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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 information :


Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$25

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	4,079	2,466	1,613
Percent admitted	61%	60%	64%
Percent admitted who enrolled	18%	21%	15%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	346	77%
ACT	39	9%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	420	520
SAT Math	440	540
SAT Writing	400	490
ACT Composite	18	23
ACT English	16	22
ACT Math	18	25
ACT Writing	5	8

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$24,148	$25,550	$27,070	$27,830	2.8%
Books and supplies	$1,200	$1,400	$1,400	$1,400	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$8,836	$9,454	$9,992	$10,340	3.5%
Other	$7,215	$7,511	$7,447	$7,741	3.9%
Off Campus
Room and board	$10,391	$10,848	$11,499	$11,933	3.8%
Other	$4,738	$4,951	$5,161	$3,907	-24.3%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$11,121	$11,496	$10,802	$11,326	4.9%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$41,399	$43,915	$45,909	$47,311	3.1%
Off Campus	$40,477	$42,749	$45,130	$45,070	-0.1%
Off Campus with Family	$36,469	$38,446	$39,272	$40,556	3.3%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (910) 630-7192

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	432	99%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	425	98%	$8,650,186	$20,353
Federal grants	208	48%	$1,402,272	$6,742
Pell grants	178	41%	$747,359	$4,199
Other federal grants	89	20%	$654,913	$7,359
State/local government grant or scholarships	164	38%	$677,975	$4,134
Institutional grants or scholarships	396	91%	$6,569,939	$16,591
Student loan aid	309	71%	$2,387,162	$7,725
Federal student loans	306	70%	$1,968,480	$6,433
Other student loans	54	12%	$418,682	$7,753

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	1,861	86%	$30,351,524	$16,309
Pell grants	842	39%	$3,303,596	$3,924
Federal student loans	1,238	57%	$8,635,771	$6,976

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