Methodist University
Former names | Methodist College (1956–2006) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Engage, Enrich, Empower |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1956 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | CONAHEC |
| Endowment | $19.483 million |
| President | Stanley T. Wearden |
| Students | 1,916 |
| Undergraduates | 1,520 |
| Postgraduates | 396 |
| Location | , U.S. 35°08′02″N 78°52′27″W / 35.1339°N 78.8743°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Methodist Green Methodist Gold |
| Nickname | Monarchs |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III—USASAC |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | methodist.edu |
Methodist University is a private university that is affiliated with the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The university offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral-level options, on campus and online. It offers 22 fully online degrees and certificate programs. Methodist University also features more than 80 student clubs and organizations, along with 20 NCAA intercollegiate sports. It has graduated more than 12,000 students since its first graduating class in 1964.