Methodist University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,500

4.02% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,334

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.1%

2,743 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,822

91.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.4%

160 Graduates

About

Methodist University is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Methodist University were Physician Assistant (39 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2024, 403 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Methodist University. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (186 degrees), 4.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Methodist University is $40,500, which is $16,500 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Methodist University is $40,500, which is $16,500 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,334.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Methodist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,500

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Methodist University was $40,500. The cost of tuition at Methodist University is $16,500 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Methodist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,334

2024 Value

2.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Methodist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,334. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Methodist University grew by 2.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Methodist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,543

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Methodist University was of $12,543 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Methodist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Methodist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Methodist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Methodist University received 2,743 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.183% annual growth. Out of those 2,743 applicants, 2,061 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,822 students enrolled at Methodist University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Methodist University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,061

Accepted Out of 2,743

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Methodist University was 75.1% (2,061 admissions from 2,743 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 75.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.183%, while admissions grew by 0.0971%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Methodist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Methodist University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Methodist University had a total enrollment of 1,822 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Methodist University is 1,660 students and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 91.1% of students enrolled at Methodist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Methodist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.37% Asian, and 0.274% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Methodist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.7%), followed by White Female (18.7%) and Black or African American Male (13.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by White Male (10.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Methodist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,822 students. The full-time enrollment at Methodist University is 1,660 and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 91.1% of students enrolled at Methodist University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Methodist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Methodist University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Methodist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Methodist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
798 enrolled students
Black or African American
321 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
203 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Methodist University is 43.8% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Two or More Races, 1.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.37% Asian, and 0.274% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 271 students (14.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 89 more women than men received degrees from Methodist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Methodist University is white (186 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Methodist University is Physician Assistant (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Methodist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Methodist University are Registered nurses (1,614,188 people), Accountants & auditors (1,040,391 people), Other managers (877,263 people), Financial managers (548,635 people), and Chief executives & legislators (436,338 people).

The most specialized majors at Methodist University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees), Health (138 degrees), and Business (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Methodist University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Methodist University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees), Health (138 degrees), and Business (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Methodist University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,058,178 people), Elementary & secondary schools (941,832 people), Computer Systems Design (626,951 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (569,887 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (547,838 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Methodist University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Methodist University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Methodist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

157

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

246

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Methodist University, which is 0.638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (246).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Methodist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Methodist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Methodist University in Physician Assistant, which is 2.55 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Methodist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Methodist University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.3% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
186 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Methodist University is white (186 degrees awarded). There were 4.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

21.8% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
156 degrees awarded
White Male
148 degrees awarded
White Male
141 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Methodist University is white female (156 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (148 degrees).

Operations

Methodist University has an endowment valued at nearly $48.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.39M (11.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Methodist University had a total salary expenditure of 51.9M. Methodist University employs 57 Assistant professors, 36 Professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Methodist University are Female Assistant professor (40), Male Professor (23), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Methodist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

Endowment

$48.2M

2024 Endowment

6.04%

growth from 2023

Methodist University has an endowment valued at about $48.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Methodist University grew 6.04% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.34M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Methodist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.4M

2024 Salaries

2.76%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Methodist University paid a median of $23.4M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($51.9M) and a 2.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.73% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.27% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$11.1M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2024, Methodist University paid a total of $11.1M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Methodist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

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