Methodist College

About Methodist College

Methodist College is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Peoria, Illinois. It enrolls 245 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: methodistcol.edu

Acceptance

38.9%

Graduation

65.9%

Net Price

$41,787

Median Earnings (10yr)

$69,800

Enrollment

245

Student : Faculty

8:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 38.9%, Methodist College is a selective institution.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Methodist College is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Methodist College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $41,787 per year. That's above the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$18,008

Room & Board (on-campus)

$17,280

Room & Board (off-campus)

$16,614

Books & Supplies

$1,700

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$10,685

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$10,685

Total Cost of Attendance

$46,874

Application fee: $25 (one-time, due at submission)

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

66% of full-time students who enrolled at Methodist College graduate within six years, and 80% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Methodist College earn a median of $69,800 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Methodist College is home to 245 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 35% are first-generation college students, 46% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Methodist College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Methodist College offers a focused set of programs: 8 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Methodist College is 8:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

22 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Methodist College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Methodist College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.