A private, United Methodist university, Methodist University is situated in Fayetteville, NC. In 1956, Methodist University was founded. Methodist University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Veritas et Virtus (Latin) and its official colors are green and gold. In addition to over 1,933 undergraduate students, MU also boasts of over 326 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,259. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 251 faculty. Methodist University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At MU around 40% are white, 20% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 18% are Black or African American. Further, around 76% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 47% of the students are females and 53% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 64 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Assata Amani, Chad Collins, Christopher Daniels, and Becky Burleigh. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At MU, 212 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABA (American Bar Association), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant), and ARC-PA Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. $19 million is the total value of endowment of the Methodist University.
