Methodist College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-672-5513 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Campus size | 13 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 3 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 2 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 5 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 43 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 242 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 285 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 22 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 247 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 269 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 65 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 489 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 554 |
| Total enrollment | 554 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| White | 74% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 4% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 10 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 57% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition | $16,248 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,248 |
| Fees | $1,760 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $16,434 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Kyle Bright |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Recruitment |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1 |
| Number of female applicants | 7 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 6 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 5 |
| Total number of applicants | 8 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 7 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | July 23 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | July 23 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.5 |
| High school GPA | Required for some students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for some students |
| Other application materials | 2.0 Transfer GPA for transfer students |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Very important |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 25% |
| 500 - 599 | 75% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 533 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 25% |
| 500 - 599 | 75% |
| Average SAT math score | 510 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.95 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 100% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 75% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 50% |
| Between four and five years | 25% |
| Between five and six years | 25% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 49 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8.73:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (65) |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Methodist College Libraries |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 5 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Government Association, Multicultural Student Union, Student Nursing Association, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 8% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 50% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 75% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 71% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 554 |