| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | United Methodist |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Monarchs |
Methodist College, historically supported by the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, owes its origin and values to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The college is committed to an ecumenical spirit, respects diversity, and recognizes the dignity and worth of all human beings. The college�s programs are based on the conviction that a liberally educated person is sensitive to the needs and rights of others. Methodist College affirms the importance of intellectual values and ethical principles such as truth, virtue, justice, and love. The college community seeks to develop whole persons who will contribute substantially and creatively to the professions and to civic life. Therefore, Methodist College provides opportunities for spiritual, academic, and social growth, to the end that students may acquire enlightened minds and responsible spirits, as well as a continuing thirst for knowledge.
The purpose of Methodist College is to provide an undergraduate and graduate education firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition that nurtures moral values and ethical decision making; to provide distinctive professional and graduate programs that complement the undergraduate programs; to provide educational and cultural services and resources to the community; and to prepare students for a variety of careers and educational pursuits.
Methodist University , known until 2006 as Methodist College, is a private college that is historically related to the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Methodist University offers over 70 majors and concentrations in 5 undergraduate schools and 3 graduate programs in the School of Graduate Studies. Strong and unique undergraduate programs include Business Administration/Marketing or Financial Economics degrees with a concentration in Professional Golf Management or similar concentrations in Professional Tennis Management and Resort Management . The Reeves School of Business also has Sport Management and Health Care Administration concentrations. The Athletic Training Program is nationally accredited by CAATE and the Physician Assistant program. Methodist University enrolls a diverse student body from over 40 states and more than 30 countries. These students are involved in over 60 clubs and student organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. Monarch teams have won 57 team and individual national championships in just under 50 years of competition as well as capturing 116 conference championships and amassing 286 All-Americans and 51 Academic All-Americans.
Methodist University is one of the fastest growing institutions in the southeast, having almost doubled enrollment since 1990. 12 new buildings have been added to campus in the last 15 years, including a science building, and fitness center slated for completion in the spring of 2007 and an on-campus apartment complex which opened in the fall of 2006. Methodist University covers over 600 acres, much of which is undeveloped or home to the Methodist University golf course, which is an 18 hole facility with 70 station driving range. Additionally the University owns and operates Kings Grant Golf Course, an 18 hole facility adjacent to campus.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 46% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (USA South Atlantic Conference) Basketball (USA South Atlantic Conference) Baseball (USA South Atlantic Conference) Track (USA South Atlantic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 17,790 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,580 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 210 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,111 | 35% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,514 | 47% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,145 | 89% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,040 | 82% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 61% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 21% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
