Methodist College Institutional Research
Housed within the College's Office of Records and Registration, Methodist College's institutional research data and reports are utilized to support the College's continuous improvement efforts and stakeholder regulatory compliance.
If you need data or reporting that is not available below, please contact the Office of Records and Registration.
Our Student Population by the Numbers
At Methodist College, we are proud to serve a diverse student body. Thanks to our 8:1 faculty to student ratio, and robust offering of student support services, we're able to meet students wherever they are on their educational journey.
Student Demographics
- Approximately 47% of our students self-identified as a first-generation college student.
- 95% of our students transferred to Methodist College.
- 29% of our students identify as an ethnicity other than white or Caucasian.
- Our student's average age is 29 years old.
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Our Well-Prepared Graduates
Following graduation and licensure, students at Methodist College are consistently well-equipped for successful careers in healthcare. Thanks to hands-on learning opportunities and a strong foundation in liberal arts, our students are well-rounded and have developed practical skills to carry into their careers.
Graduation, Course Success and Retention Rates
- 63% graduation rate over the past 5 years.
- 89% course success rate over the past 3 years.
- 81% retention rate over the past 6 years.
Student Success Post-Graduation
- 96% BSN and 100% MSN first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate.
- Job Placement Post-Graduation - 75% of our students enter a career in their field of study within 6 months.
Opportunities at Carle Health
As an affiliate of Carle Health, Methodist College students enjoy a variety of clinical opportunities within the Carle Health system during their education and following graduation.
- On average 35% of our students stay in the Carle Health system post-graduation.
- Currently 370 alumni work in the Carle Health system.
- 8 Carle Health partner hospitals.
- Over 16,500 team members across the Carle Health system.
Discover how you can step into a rewarding nursing career at Carle Health with no out-of-pocket tuition expenses. Learn more about the Academic Investment Program.
Additional Resources
Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Feedback Reports
The College's most recent IPEDS Data Feedback Reports from the last several years are linked below.
IPEDS Data Feedback Reports
National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) College Navigator Profile
The College's NCES College Navigator Profile is linked below.
NCES College Navigator - Methodist College