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Private nonprofit · Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University

Urban campus · 1,448 undergraduates · 11 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
75%
ACT middle 50%
22–27
Average net price
$24,704
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
44%

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What Methodist University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$20,371
$30,001 – $48,000
$23,073
$48,001 – $75,000
$21,328
$75,001 – $110,000
$27,698
Over $110,000
$30,453

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$55,796
Tuition and fees
$41,250
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$23,599
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
75%
SAT middle 50%
1080–1250
ACT middle 50%
22–27
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
65%

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Methodist University athletics

NCAA D3, 9 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–78
Basketball2232
Cross country99
Football–175
Golf1624
Lacrosse2242
Soccer3139
Softball26–
Tennis914
Track & field1739
Volleyball15–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
25%
Parks, recreation & fitness
14%
Psychology
10%
Biological & biomedical sciences
8%
Security & protective services
7%
Health professions
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
44%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,050
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with a Pell grant
41%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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