Methodist University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,260

2.61% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,205

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.43%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.6%

2,914 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,916

87.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.6%

188 Graduates

About

Methodist University is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Methodist University were General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (26 degrees), and Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention (16 degrees).

In 2021, 408 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Methodist University. 53.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (185 degrees), 3.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Methodist University is $36,260, which is $13,076 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Methodist University is $36,260, which is $13,076 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,205.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Methodist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,260

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Methodist University was $36,260. The cost of tuition at Methodist University is $13,076 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,205

2021 Value

42.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Methodist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,205. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Methodist University grew by 42.6%.

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

$12,953

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Methodist University was of $12,953 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Methodist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.25% with respect to 2020, when 89% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.43%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Methodist University was 3.43%, which represents 23 out of the 670 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Methodist University received 2,914 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.69% annual growth. Out of those 2,914 applicants, 2,290 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,916 students enrolled at Methodist University in 2021. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Methodist University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,290

Accepted Out of 2,914

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Methodist University was 78.6% (2,290 admissions from 2,914 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.69%, while admissions grew by 1.82%..

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

14%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Methodist University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Methodist University had a total enrollment of 1,916 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Methodist University is 1,670 students and the part-time enrollment is 246. This means that 87.2% of students enrolled at Methodist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Methodist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.5% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 8.61% Hispanic or Latino, 1.67% Asian, 1.2% Two or More Races, 0.783% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Methodist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26%), followed by White Female (19.9%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Methodist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,916 students. The full-time enrollment at Methodist University is 1,670 and the part-time enrollment is 246. This means that 87.2% of students enrolled at Methodist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

62%

2021 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 62%. 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 (2021)

White
852 enrolled students
Black or African American
367 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
165 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Methodist University is 44.5% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 8.61% Hispanic or Latino, 1.67% Asian, 1.2% Two or More Races, 0.783% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 358 students (18.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 32 more women than men received degrees from Methodist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Methodist University is white (185 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Methodist University is General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (26 degrees) and Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention (16 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (38 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,048,891 people), Other managers (793,581 people), Financial managers (480,995 people), Physicians (408,630 people), and Chief executives & legislators (386,623 people).

The most specialized majors at Methodist University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (38 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees), Business (126 degrees), and Biology (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Methodist University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (38 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees), Business (126 degrees), and Biology (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (834,994 people), Elementary & secondary schools (752,070 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (622,724 people), Computer Systems Design (519,211 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (518,654 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.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
26 degrees awarded
Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Methodist University was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

188

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Methodist University, which is 0.855 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Methodist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Methodist University in Physician Assistant, which is 1.86 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Methodist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Methodist University is Female and Two or More Races (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.38% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
185 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Methodist University is white (185 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

15.7% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
94 degrees awarded
White Male
91 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Methodist University is white female (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (91 degrees).

Operations

Methodist University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.52M (15.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Methodist University had a total salary expenditure of 44.5M. Methodist University employs 52 Assistant professors, 42 Associate professors and 40 Professors. Most academics at Methodist University are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Associate professor (29), and Male Professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Methodist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, Service, with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Endowment

$34.7M

2021 Endowment

58.4%

growth from 2020

Methodist University has an endowment valued at about $34.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Methodist University grew 58.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.8M lower 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

$21.9M

2021 Salaries

2.08%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Methodist University paid a median of $21.9M in salaries, which represents 49.3% of their overall expenditure ($44.5M) and a 2.08% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.5M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2021, Methodist University paid a total of $10.5M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Methodist University were Assistant professor with 52 employees, Associate professor with 42 employees, and Professor with 40 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Methodist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, Service with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Methodist University was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Associate professor with 29 employees, and Male Professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Methodist University.