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Methodist University

#321 in US ranking Fayetteville, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,639
Tuition & fees
$41,700
Avg. aid
$27,596
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
1080–1250
ACT range
22–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$46,058
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Methodist University?

Methodist University's reported four-year graduation rate is 29%, and its six-year rate is 43%, according to 2024-25 institutional reporting. Its reported first-year retention rate is 65%.

Graduation rates typically follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates; they do not describe every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student. A six-year rate therefore allows more time than a four-year rate but is not a prediction for an individual applicant. Students estimating their own timeline should look closely at required course sequences, the frequency with which courses are offered, and how accepted transfer credits count toward their degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Methodist University?

College Scorecard program data report earnings measured one year after completion for certain Methodist University fields. Reported figures include $58,217 for registered nursing, $36,332 for business administration, and $28,117 for criminal justice.

These are program-level outcomes for graduates represented in the Scorecard's federal-aid-based earnings measure, not starting-salary offers or earnings guaranteed to future graduates. The measure does not capture every graduate, and a one-year figure can be affected by occupation, location, further study, and whether a field requires postgraduate training. Comparisons are most useful between similarly defined programs and measurement periods - not as a simple ranking of majors.

For career planning, Methodist University reports services including individual counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking. Access to those services is distinct from a verified employment or salary outcome.

Methodist University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
44%
4-year graduation
29%
6-year graduation
43%

Methodist University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
65%
First-year retention, part-time students
33%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Methodist University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$46,058
4 years after graduation
$60,011
5 years after graduation
$57,657
7 years after graduation
$60,324
10 years after starting college
$54,558

Alumni Salary for Methodist University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$36,332

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$28,117

Fire Protection

$26,240

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$58,217

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$23,170

Methodist University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

233558

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

112031

Health Professions and Related Programs

23730

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

14822

Psychology

17118

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

11415

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11314

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

3912

Education

9312

Social Sciences

459

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

361147

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

369

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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