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Methodist College

#1264 in US ranking Peoria, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,007
Tuition & fees
$16,698
Avg. aid
$10,726
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
39%
Avg. SAT
980

Outcomes

Graduation rate
20%
Median salary
$74,949
1 yr after graduation

What does Methodist College offer in terms of athletics?

Methodist College is not identified in the reported institutional information as fielding varsity teams or belonging to an athletic association. Prospective students should not assume access to NCAA competition, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships there.

Recreational activity is a different question from varsity athletics. Students who want club sports, intramural play, or fitness facilities should check what is currently organized and accessible to Methodist College students, including any arrangements outside the campus. The absence of a listed varsity sport does not establish that no student-led recreation takes place.

What student groups and Associations are available at Methodist College?

Reported student organizations at Methodist College include the Student Government Association, Multicultural Student Union, Student Nursing Association, and the Sigma Theta Tau and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Together, these examples point to opportunities for student representation, peer connection, and academic or professional involvement.

Honor-society eligibility differs from ordinary club membership, and an organization's presence in a directory does not establish how often it meets in a particular term. A prospective student interested in leadership or a nursing network can ask student affairs which groups are active, when they meet, and whether commuters or students on clinical schedules can participate.

Who studies at Methodist College?

Methodist College enrolled about 267 students in the reported institutional figures. Its intake included 48 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and four first-time students, a contrast that helps explain why information aimed only at traditional freshmen may be a poor guide to the typical applicant.

The reported age distribution also extends well beyond the traditional college-entry years: 66 students were ages 22-24, and substantial groups were in their late twenties, thirties, and forties. This describes the enrolled population without implying that students of any age share the same circumstances. The college reported a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, alongside 28 full-time and 20 part-time faculty members; that ratio is an institution-wide measure, not a promised class size or number of clinical instructors.

How does student life look like at Methodist College?

Everyday life at Methodist College is shaped by a small enrollment and a predominantly commuting student body. The reported figures indicate that 92% of students commute, so campus engagement may center on classes, labs, scheduled activities, and time between academic or clinical commitments rather than residence-hall life.

The college reports personal or psychological counseling for students. Its career counseling and student organizations offer other ways to connect with staff and peers, but access and schedules should be checked for the student's program and term. For an applicant balancing work, family obligations, and classes, a useful question is not simply what activities exist, but whether their meeting times and support-service hours fit the academic schedule they would actually follow.

What libraries are available to students at Methodist College?

Methodist College reports one campus library, identified as Methodist College Libraries. Students can reserve study rooms, making the library a potential place for individual work or small-group preparation.

The library is not reported to have study areas open around the clock, so students who study late should check its current hours. For research-heavy assignments, especially in health fields, students should ask library staff which databases, journals, research assistance, and remote-access options are available for their courses. A course reading list and library access rules will give a more reliable picture of a particular program's needs than the number of library buildings alone.

Methodist College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

267

Total staff

28 full time, 20 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Methodist College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 245
Graduate: 22

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 153
Part-time: 114

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 4

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 7
Black or African American: 60
White: 152
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 6
Two or more races: 12
Unknown: 7

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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