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Methodist University (MU)

Black Pinpoint 5400 Ramsey Street | Fayetteville, NC | 28311

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,823
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Acceptance Rate
61%
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Average HS GPA
3.28

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 520

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 550

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23

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Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
82/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$25,160
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
0
Transportation for Commuters
$0
On-Campus Room and Board
9521
Approximate Expenses per year
$35,881

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
204
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Terminal Degree
109

Gender

Men
106
Women
98
Minority
35
International
2

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Terminal Associate

Prominent Alumni

Lt. Gen. John W. Handy

Vice Cheif of Staff, USAF

Dr. Linda C. McPhail

Prof., Biochemistry, Wake Forest Univ Med Center

Dr. James K. Weeks

Dean, Bryan School of Bus, UNCG

Hon. Leonard W. Thagard

District Court Judge, North Carolina

Rebecca Burleigh

Head Women's Soccer Coach U of FLA

Earl Leake

VP of Human Resources, Lance, Inc.

Dr. Stephen A. Fann

General and Thoracic Surgeon

06. Student Body

Gender

49% female51% male

Out of State

30% are out
of state70% are
in-state

Students

89% are
full time11% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,280
Foreign Countries Represented
53

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.85%
Asian
1.08%
Black
24.26%
Hispanic
5.57%
Caucasian
48.11%
Unknown
9.84%
International
4.90%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
48%
First-Year Students
85%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Shasta Culbreth
Associate Director of Admissions
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5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311
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910-630-7027

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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910-630-7027

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconhttp://www.methodist.edu/Admissions/schedule.shtml

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Monarchs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Monarchs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
104
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
2
Number of Religious Organizations
8
Join a fraternity
6%
Join a sorority
6%

12. Student Services

Minority Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Fayetteville State Universtity

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,746
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,133
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,373
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,628
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
  • Exercise Physiology.
  • Microbiology, General.
  • Zoology/Animal Biology.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce.
  • Finance, General.
  • General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management.
  • Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations.
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Resort Management.
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management.
  • Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Journalism.
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04 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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07 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Physician Assistant.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Nursing Studies.
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
  • History.
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12 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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13 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
  • Legal Studies, General.
  • Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
  • Pre-Law Studies.
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14 LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  • Sports and Exercise.
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15 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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16 MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
  • Air Force JROTC/ROTC.
  • Army JROTC/ROTC.
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17 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Gerontology.
  • International/Global Studies.
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18 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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19 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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20 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Forensic Chemistry.
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21 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Counseling Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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22 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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23 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Economics.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • International Relations and National Security Studies.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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24 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
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25 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Drawing.
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other.
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management.
  • Fine and Studio Arts.
  • Game and Interactive Media Design.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Illustration.
  • Intermedia/Multimedia.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music Management.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Music.
  • Painting.
  • Printmaking.
  • Sculpture.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  • Voice and Opera.

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