Methodist University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Population
450,000
Website
https://www.methodist.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,425
Men / Women
57% / 43%
White
51%
Black
21%
Hispanic
14%
International
7%
Mixed
4%
Native American
2%
Asian
2%
From State
62%
From Region
17%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
31%
Health Sciences
16%
Computer Science
6%
Life & Natural Sciences
6%
Education
5%
Professional
5%
Arts
4%
Engineering
2%
Physical Sciences & Math
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$41,250
Est. Cost of Attendance
$55,796
10-Year ROI
$78,000
ROI Percentile
13th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
65%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
44%
Transfer-Out Rate
39%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84%)
Sunshine Hours
2,680 (63%)
Days Without Precipitation
256 (71%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
79%
Yield (Unbound)
15%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 60 | #271 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 0 | #575 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
25%
SAT Range
1110
–
1220
SAT Math Range
530
–
620
SAT RW Range
550
–
630
ACT Range
22
–
27
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist University | 253 | 44% / 56% | 8% | $55,892 | 94% | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 33% | $78,962 | 84 | — | |
| Computer Science | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 12% | $77,838 | 83 | — | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 25% | $73,827 | 78 | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $64,363 | 62 | — | |
| Chemistry | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $60,586 | 53 | — | |
| Biological Sciences | — — | — | — | $59,180 | 49 | — | |
| Biology | 14 — | 21% / 79% | 7% | $63,580 | 60 | 93% | |
| Athletic Training | — — | — | — | $54,889 | 37 | — | |
| Community Health | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,413 | 44 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $41,349 | 7 | 100% | |
| Kinesiology | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $41,349 | 7 | 100% | |
| Nursing | 24 — | 21% / 79% | 29% | $75,899 | 81 | 83% | |
| Sports Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,349 | 7 | 100% | |
| Accounting | 17 +1 | 35% / 65% | 12% | $63,419 | 60 | 95% | |
| Business Administration | 30 +9 | 70% / 30% | 3% | $53,790 | 34 | 94% | |
| Business Administration and Management | — — | — | — | $54,078 | 34 | — | |
| Finance | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 20% | $65,444 | 64 | — | |
| Health Administration | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $57,672 | 45 | 100% | |
| Marketing | 3 +3 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,698 | 13 | 94% | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 +4 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $53,790 | 34 | 94% | |
| Recreation Management | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $41,349 | 7 | 100% | |
| Sports Management | 11 — | 91% / 9% | 0% | $41,349 | 7 | 100% | |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,658 | 11 | — | |
| Communication | — — | — | — | $47,840 | 17 | — | |
| Communication | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $48,275 | 18 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 10 +5 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $46,228 | 14 | 92% | |
| English | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,709 | 11 | — | |
| History | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $47,218 | 16 | — | |
| International Affairs | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $53,936 | 34 | — | |
| Political Science | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 14% | $55,815 | 40 | — | |
| Psychology | — — | — | — | $46,673 | 15 | — | |
| Psychology | 18 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $46,509 | 14 | — | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — — | — | — | $45,746 | 13 | — | |
| Social Work | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $50,853 | 25 | 92% | |
| Sociology | — — | — | — | $48,483 | 19 | — | |
| Education | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $49,731 | 22 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $48,223 | 18 | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $48,798 | 20 | — | |
| Secondary Education | — — | — | — | $48,697 | 19 | — | |
| Special Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $50,820 | 25 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 67% | $44,601 | 11 | — | |
| Music | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $37,054 | 4 | — | |
| Music Performance | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $36,995 | 4 | — | |
| Music Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $48,693 | 19 | — | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $37,041 | 4 | — | |
| Theater | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $34,536 | 3 | — | |
| Environmental Technology | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 33% | $72,031 | 76 | — | |
| Fire Science | 10 +4 | 20% / 80% | 10% | $52,576 | 30 | 96% |