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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.6%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1170

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2290 admitted students 57 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

14%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1110-1230. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 550 and 620, while 25% scored below 550 and another 25% scored above 620.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 560 and 610, while 25% scored below 560 and 25% achieved a score of 610. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1170 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Methodist University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 59% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    550-620
  • Math

    560-610

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

24

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2290 admitted students 73 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

18%

Similar to the SAT, Methodist University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 18% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 22 and 26, with 25% scoring above 26 and another 25% scoring below 22.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    21-24
  • Math

    21-27
  • Composite

    22-26

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$50

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Methodist University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 2,914 2,025 889
Admitted students 2,290 1,490 800
Enrolled students 416 268 148
Acceptance rate 79% 74% 90%
Yield rate 18% 18% 18%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Methodist University received a total of 2,914 applications. These applications included 2,025 male applicants and 889 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 2,914 applicants, Methodist University admitted 2,290 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,490 males and 800 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 416 students chose to enroll at Methodist University. This means that 416 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 268 were male and 148 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Methodist University had an overall acceptance rate of 79% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 74% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 90%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Methodist University had an overall yield rate of 18% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 18%, and for female admitted students, it was 18%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Methodist University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 4,480 2,905 1,575 2,506 1,545 961 56% 53% 61% 520 331 189 21% 21% 20%
2016 4,652 3,027 1,625 2,549 1,558 991 55% 52% 61% 485 295 190 19% 19% 19%
2017 3,762 2,366 1,396 2,152 1,268 884 57% 54% 63% 412 234 178 19% 18% 20%
2018 3,633 2,506 1,127 1,987 1,275 712 55% 51% 63% 385 243 142 19% 19% 20%
2019 3,206 2,133 1,073 2,020 1,249 771 63% 59% 72% 378 232 146 19% 19% 19%
2020 2,964 1,814 1,150 2,249 1,270 979 76% 70% 85% 352 223 129 16% 18% 13%
2021 2,914 2,025 889 2,290 1,490 800 79% 74% 90% 416 268 148 18% 18% 18%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Methodist University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Methodist University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Methodist University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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