Methodist College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Methodist College is selective despite an average entering GPA near 3.0, so your goal is to add clear evidence that you can handle the coursework. It is test-optional, but an SAT or ACT score above the school’s admitted-student average can strengthen your application if your GPA is near the typical profile.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Methodist College facts and stats
Methodist College enrolls 258 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Methodist College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 40%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.
Peoria, IL
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Key Methodist College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 30
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Methodist College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall senior year for retakes and potential superscoring; a December retake should still arrive in time for the May 1 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Methodist College is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $16,698, and the FAFSA priority deadline is June 30.

As a private not-for-profit college, Methodist College lists a combined tuition, fees, room and board cost of $33,132. Tuition and fees account for $16,698, while room and board is $16,434. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on financial need, institutional aid, scholarships, and other expenses such as books, supplies, and personal costs.
Student life at Methodist College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
8% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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