Description

Methodist University, 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 University 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 University 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.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Monarchs

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$22,970

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,970

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

2,147

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,032
Freshman Class
468
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,147

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
94%
Graduate
6%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
93%
Part-Time
7%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
53%
Out-of-State
47%

Gender of Students

Women
34%
Men
66%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
17%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
53%
Latino
4%
Other
25%

Students State Origin

North Carolina
53%
Florida
9%
New York
5%
Virginia
4%
Massachusetts
3%
Other
26%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%