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Methodist College

Peoria, Illinois · Private (nonprofit)

May 1Application deadline

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N/ACampus
A-Academics
BAdmissions
B+Student Life
A-Overall

About

Methodist College is located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 374 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$18,008
Out-of-state tuition$18,008
Room & board$17,280
Avg aid package$38,452
Students receiving aid56%
Pell grant recipients56%

Methodist College's tuition ranges from $17,500 to $19,999 for both local and international undergraduate students. Postgraduate tuition ranges from $15,000 to $17,499 for both local and international students. Methodist College is committed to cultivating academic excellence and widening the gateway to education through scholarship programs.

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Admissions

Application info

Acceptance rate31%
Average GPA2.95
Student–faculty ratio8:1
Test optionalYes
Common AppYes
Application fee$25

Application dates

Regular DecisionMay 1

Methodist College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 31%, making it among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. Methodist University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades, with an acceptance rate ranging from 70 to 79%.

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Academics

Graduation rate72%
Student–faculty ratio8:1
Full-time faculty48%

Methodist College believes that education occurs both inside and outside of the classroom. The college encourages students to develop skills in judgment, leadership, analysis, decision making, and communication. Methodist University provides a high-quality student experience with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$69,800
Avg starting salary$68,985
Earn more than HS grad87%
Loan default (3 yr)6%
Loan repayment (3 yr)61%

Methodist University graduates have access to a variety of resources to help them achieve their educational goals. The Center for Student Success offers tutoring and career services, available both in-person and virtually. Methodist University also provides academic advising to all new and continuing students.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
374Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 92%Male 8%
68% WhiteRacial diversity
White 68%Black 20%Hispanic 3%Asian 3%Other 6%
Campus housingYes

Methodist College offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of activities each semester, including social opportunities, community outreach programs, and educational events. Students can get involved and develop leadership skills by joining a student organization. Methodist University has over 80 student clubs and organizations, honor societies, and recreational sports to choose from.

Student reviews

Professors

Student

Faculty are helpful, but not all staff have good teaching skills. Improvement is needed in this area. All are well qualified and knowledgeable. Everything is noticed very quickly. Semester exams are too difficult. The pass percentage is higher.

Student

Teachers will help in all things for study purposes of things to gain more knowledge. Very good quality of teaching. Curriculum is relevant and makes students ready for the industry. Exams are not difficult but we have to study hard.

Student

This course is 100% curriculum-relevant and makes all students industry-ready. Teachers are very friendly and helpful, knowledgeable. Teaching quality is good as they are experienced. Some are ex-faculty of top colleges.

Campus and vibes

Student

Good infrastructure; everything is noticed very quickly. No ragging, good infrastructure, classrooms, and library are sufficient. The canteen is small, like a small shop, but medical facilities are available. Sports and games are encouraged more.

About Methodist College

Methodist College is committed to providing a safe educational environment, with services including Campus Safety providing security, crime prevention, and premises access. The Campus Safety Department is responsible for campus safety at the College and works with local law enforcement agencies. Blue light emergency call boxes are located throughout the campus, connected directly to the Peoria Police.

Methodist University offers honors programs and opportunities for students to engage in independent study and directed study. The Honors Independent Research Course provides students with research experience. Many students go on to receive competitive research awards to support their work.

Methodist University welcomes international students to apply for enrollment. The university represents over 50 countries by current international students. Methodist University has graduated more than 12,000 alumni from 127 countries worldwide.

Endowment$2,722,014
Avg faculty salary$62,172

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