Methodist University Acceptance Rate
Fayetteville, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,738
- Admitted
- 2,059
- Yield
- 16.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Methodist University's acceptance rate has risen from 55.9% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,480 to 2,738 (-39%) over that period.
Its 75.2% rate makes Methodist University more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.7% for women vs 72.7% for men, a 8-point gap). Methodist University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,480 | 2,506 | 55.9% | 532 |
| 2015–16 | 4,480 | 2,506 | 55.9% | 520 |
| 2016–17 | 4,652 | 2,549 | 54.8% | 485 |
| 2017–18 | 3,762 | 2,152 | 57.2% | 412 |
| 2018–19 | 3,633 | 1,987 | 54.7% | 385 |
| 2019–20 | 3,206 | 2,020 | 63% | 378 |
| 2020–21 | 2,964 | 2,249 | 75.9% | 352 |
| 2021–22 | 2,914 | 2,290 | 78.6% | 416 |
| 2022–23 | 2,397 | 1,814 | 75.7% | 326 |
| 2023–24 | 2,738 | 2,059 | 75.2% | 344 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,001 | 808 | 80.7% |
| Men | 1,720 | 1,251 | 72.7% |
| Another gender | 17 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–630 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 560–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–25 | 13% |
How Methodist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Methodist University's acceptance rate?
Methodist University's acceptance rate is 75.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,059 admitted of 2,738 applicants).
Is Methodist University test optional?
Methodist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Methodist University?
Methodist University received 2,738 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,059.
What SAT score do you need for Methodist University?
Admitted students at Methodist University typically scored 550–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Methodist University getting harder to get into?
Methodist University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.9% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.methodist.edu/.