More selective than 96% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Methodist College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Methodist College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 39% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 31% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Methodist College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Methodist College has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Chicago | 4% | 96% | $14,860 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | 8% | 95% | $29,167 |
| 3 | Methodist College | 39% | 20% | $41,787 |
| 4 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 39% | 75% | $28,199 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 42% | 85% | $14,355 |
| 6 | Chicago State University | 43% | 15% | $12,335 |
| 7 | Principia College | 44% | 74% | — |
| 8 | Judson University | 48% | 60% | $18,558 |
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Methodist College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Methodist College admissions questions
What is the Methodist College acceptance rate?
Methodist College accepts 39% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14 of 45 applicants were admitted.
Does Methodist College require the SAT or ACT?
Methodist College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Methodist College?
100% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (14 of 14).
Is Methodist College getting harder to get into?
Methodist College accepted 39% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 31% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Methodist College overview