- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–630 reading and writing, 530–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–27 composite
- Average net price: $25,786 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Methodist University reported: an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Methodist University reviews each application.
Methodist University GPA requirements
Methodist University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Methodist University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Methodist University acceptance rate
Methodist University admitted 2,061 of 2,743 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Methodist University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with 1,467 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Methodist University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 23 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1182 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Methodist University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Methodist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,786 a year at Methodist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Methodist University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Methodist University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Methodist University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Methodist University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–630 in reading and writing and 530–620 in math; ACT composite 22–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Methodist University look for?
Methodist University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Methodist University?
A lot: Methodist University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Methodist University?
Check Methodist University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Methodist University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 15% sent ACT scores.
How hard is it to get into Methodist University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Methodist University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Methodist University accept?
Methodist University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,061 of 2,743 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Methodist University consider legacy status?
Yes. Methodist University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Methodist University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,786 a year at Methodist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Methodist University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Methodist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Methodist University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Methodist UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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