Methodist University
Private university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Methodist University is a private university that is affiliated with the North Carolina Annual Conference[6] 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.[7]
Former names | Methodist College (1956–2006) |
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Motto | Engage, Enrich, Empower |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1956; 68 years ago (1956) |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | CONAHEC |
Endowment | $19.483 million[1] |
President | Stanley T. Wearden[2] |
Students | 1,916[3] |
Undergraduates | 1,520 [4] |
Postgraduates | 396[5] |
Location | , U.S. 35.1339°N 78.8743°W / 35.1339; -78.8743 |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Methodist Green Methodist Gold |
Nickname | Monarchs |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III—USASAC |
Mascot | Lion |
Website | www |
The university offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs,[8] including doctoral-level options, on campus and online. It offers 22 fully online degrees and certificate programs.[9] Methodist University also features more than 80 student clubs and organizations, along with 20 NCAA intercollegiate sports.[10] It has graduated more than 12,000 students since its first graduating class in 1964.[11]