Methodist College, historically supported by the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, owes its origin and values to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The college is committed to an ecumenical spirit, respects diversity, and recognizes the dignity and worth of all human beings. The college’s programs are based on the conviction that a liberally educated person is sensitive to the needs and rights of others. Methodist College affirms the importance of intellectual values and ethical principles such as truth, virtue, justice, and love. The college community seeks to develop whole persons who will contribute substantially and creatively to the professions and to civic life. Therefore, Methodist College provides opportunities for spiritual, academic, and social growth, to the end that students may acquire enlightened minds and responsible spirits, as well as a continuing thirst for knowledge.
The purpose of Methodist College is to provide an undergraduate and graduate education firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition that nurtures moral values and ethical decision making; to provide distinctive professional and graduate programs that complement the undergraduate programs; to provide educational and cultural services and resources to the community; and to prepare students for a variety of careers and educational pursuits.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
440
548
SAT Math
450
560
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
18
22
ACT English
16
22
ACT Math
17
23
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$17,790
$19,078
$20,080
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,200
Room and board (on campus)
$6,770
$7,170
$7,550
Room and board (off campus)
$8,105
$8,565
$9,022
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (910) 630-7192
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 98%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,908
State/Local Grants: $3,499
Institutional Grants: $7,079
Student Loans: $5,161
