United Methodist Church Colleges

The United Methodist Church is a church of Protestant classification and is mainline and evangelic in orientation. The Church was founded in Dallas, TX in 1968 as a merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church.
The total number of congregations is thought to exceed 42,000 worldwide encompassing over 12 million members, with 8 million of them estimated to be living the US. Being a member of the World Council of Churches, this church body is one of the most widely recognized churches of Christian orthodox.
Below we list 90 United Methodist Church schools and colleges. You can also view our full listing of
Religious and Faith-Based Schools in the United States.
Colleges Affiliated with United Methodist Church
Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $38k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on occupational therapy, management, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.
Albion CollegeAlbion, MI
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $54k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for biology, psychology, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1030, ACT 23 to enroll.
Albright CollegeReading, PA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $27k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for business, psychology, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 23 to enroll.
Allegheny CollegeMeadville, PA
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $53k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. About 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on natural resources and environment, biology, and psychology programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 27 to enroll.
American UniversityWashington, DC
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $53k. Above average on-campus housing option. Around 13,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for political science, management, and law programs. SAT 1320, ACT 31 to enroll.
Andrew CollegeCuthbert, GA
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 300 students. Safe campus. Concentration on nursing, business, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 950, ACT 18 to enroll.
Baker UniversityBaldwin City, KS
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $32k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Approximately 2,200 students. Dangerous campus. Top offerings include business, management, and education programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 20 to enroll.
Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $37k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 3,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on management, business, and education programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 24 to enroll.
Bennett CollegeGreensboro, NC
Bachelor's degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $16k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 200 students. Generally safe campus. Focus on biology, general studies, and communication and journalism programs.
Bethune Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $14k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 2,800 students. Unsafe campus. Specializes in psychology, criminal justice, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 870, ACT 17 to enroll.
Birmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham, AL
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $20k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Approximately 1,000 students. Unsafe campus. Well known for business, management, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.
Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $28k. Above average on-campus housing. Over 800 students. Unsafe campus. Strong emphasis on criminal justice, occupational therapy, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 21 to enroll.
Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $39k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Roughly 600 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong biology, business, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 24 to enroll.
Centenary UniversityHackettstown, NJ
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 1,500 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for management, business, and education programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 970, ACT 19 to enroll.
Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Affordable on-campus housing. Around 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for offering management, biology, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs. ACT 17 to enroll.
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $22k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 4,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on business, management, and broadcasting programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 18 to enroll.
Columbia College South CarolinaColumbia, SC
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Around 1,600 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for their education, management, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 16 to enroll.
Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $49k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on chemistry, biology, and physics programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.
Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell, SD
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $31k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 900 students. Relatively safe campus. Best known for management, business, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1110, ACT 21 to enroll.
DePauw UniversityGreencastle, IN
Bachelor's degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $54k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for their biology, economics, and communication and journalism programs. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.
Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $18k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 1,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Known for biology, criminal justice, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.
Drew UniversityMadison, NJ
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $43k. Above average on-campus housing option. Over 2,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on theology and religion, business, and management programs. SAT 1190, ACT 27 to enroll.
Duke UniversityDurham, NC
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $60k. Above average on-campus housing. Roughly 18,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on management, engineering, and biology programs. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.
Emory & Henry CollegeEmory, VA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Popular occupational therapy, education, and medical programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1020, ACT 21 to enroll.
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $57k. Above average on-campus housing option. About 14,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Offers strong medical, management, and biology programs. SAT 1470, ACT 33 to enroll.
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $37k. On-campus housing. Approximately 900 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong medical, medical assistant, and education programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 960, ACT 17 to enroll.
Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $40k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 3,300 students. Dangerous campus. Popular management, business, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1160, ACT 26 to enroll.
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro, NC
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $20k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. More than 900 students. Relatively safe campus. Popular education, English and literature, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 970, ACT 19 to enroll.
Hamline UniversitySaint Paul, MN
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $46k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on education, English and literature, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1130, ACT 23 to enroll.
Hendrix CollegeConway, AR
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong biology, psychology, and medical programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 27 to enroll.
High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $37k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 6,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Specializes in communication and journalism, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1160, ACT 26 to enroll.
Huntingdon CollegeMontgomery, AL
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $27k. On-campus housing. Around 900 students. Generally safe campus. Focus on business, management, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.
Iliff School of TheologyDenver, CO
Master's and doctoral degrees. Cheap on-campus housing option. Around 200 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in theology and religion program. Affiliated with United Methodist Church.
Iowa Wesleyan UniversityMount Pleasant, IA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $34k. Affordable on-campus housing. About 900 students. Has strong management, business, and education programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 19 to enroll.
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KS
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $32k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Around 900 students. Generally safe campus. Has strong business, management, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 22 to enroll.
Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KY
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $30k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Approximately 900 students. Generally safe campus. Strong emphasis on business, occupational therapy, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1050, ACT 20 to enroll.
LaGrange CollegeLagrange, GA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $33k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 700 students. Unsafe campus. Strong emphasis on education, nursing, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville, PA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $47k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 2,100 students. Dangerous campus. Focus on medical, education, and occupational therapy programs. SAT 1160, ACT 27 to enroll.
Lindsey Wilson CollegeColumbia, KY
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 3,200 students. Unsafe campus. Places a focus on psychology, social work, and management programs. ROTC programs.
Louisburg CollegeLouisburg, NC
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $19k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 500 students. Unsafe campus. Best known for offering general studies program. ROTC programs are available. ACT 16 to enroll.
Lycoming CollegeWilliamsport, PA
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $45k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong psychology, sociology and anthropology, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.
McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $32k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong management, business, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1030, ACT 23 to enroll.
McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $30k. Affordable on-campus housing. More than 1,300 students. Unsafe campus. Emphasis on education, business, and criminal justice programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1050, ACT 23 to enroll.
Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, TN
Master's and doctoral degrees. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. More than 1,000 students. Safe campus. Offers strong medical and nursing programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church.
Methodist UniversityFayetteville, NC
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $37k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Top offerings include medical, management, and physical therapy programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1070, ACT 25 to enroll.
Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $41k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Over 700 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for business, management, and biology programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 26 to enroll.
Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Around 2,300 students. Generally safe campus. Emphasis on education, nursing, and management programs. ROTC programs. ACT 23 to enroll.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, NE
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Emphasis on nursing, medical, and education programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1020, ACT 23 to enroll.
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $39k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Around 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering business, biology, and nursing programs. ROTC programs. ACT 26 to enroll.
North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $34k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Best known for management, business, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs. ACT 18 to enroll.
North Central CollegeNaperville, IL
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $43k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Specializes in management, education, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 25 to enroll.
Ohio Northern UniversityAda, OH
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 3,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include pharmacy, engineering, and law programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1220, ACT 28 to enroll.
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OH
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $49k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Popular biology, psychology, and business programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 27 to enroll.
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $28k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 2,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Offers strong nursing, law, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1140, ACT 23 to enroll.
Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 2,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on nursing, education, and management programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.
Paine CollegeAugusta, GA
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Around 400 students. Relatively safe campus. Concentration on management, business, and sociology and anthropology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 840, ACT 17 to enroll.
Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer, NC
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $32k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 1,100 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in management, medical, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 990, ACT 18 to enroll.
Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 800 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for offering business, management, and criminal justice programs. ROTC programs are available.
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $27k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 600 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for occupational therapy, biology, and education programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1020, ACT 26 to enroll.
Randolph Macon CollegeAshland, VA
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $45k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong presence in business, biology, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1100, ACT 25 to enroll.
Reinhardt UniversityWaleska, GA
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. On-campus housing. More than 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Known for management, occupational therapy, and business programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.
Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Cheap on-campus housing. Over 800 students. Dangerous campus. Emphasis on communication and journalism, biology, and education programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 18 to enroll.
Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. On-campus housing option. Around 4,300 students. Generally safe campus. Concentration on nursing, medical, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1070, ACT 23 to enroll.
Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $44k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include management, business, and occupational therapy programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 32 to enroll.
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $55k. Above average on-campus housing option. About 12,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Popular management, accounting and finance, and law programs. SAT 1410, ACT 33 to enroll.
Southwestern College WinfieldWinfield, KS
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $37k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 1,200 students. Dangerous campus. Offers strong management, business, and computer science programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 20 to enroll.
Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $48k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong business, biology, and psychology programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 27 to enroll.
Spartanburg Methodist CollegeSpartanburg, SC
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong presence in general studies, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 850, ACT 18 to enroll.
Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, TN
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Strong emphasis on management, nursing, and business programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 21 to enroll.
Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $31k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 2,600 students. Unsafe campus. Known for management, education, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 990, ACT 18 to enroll.
The University of Tennessee SouthernPulaski, TN
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $9k. On-campus housing. About 1,000 students. Generally safe campus. Focus on business, management, and general studies programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 21 to enroll.
Union College BarbourvilleBarbourville, KY
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $28k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Around 1,000 students. Generally safe campus. Strong management, education, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 18 to enroll.
University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $40k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 2,100 students. Dangerous campus. Concentration on medical, management, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1150, ACT 25 to enroll.
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $33k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering occupational therapy, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.
University of Mount UnionAlliance, OH
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 2,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on education, nursing, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 23 to enroll.
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $36k. On-campus housing. Roughly 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Well known for management, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1200, ACT 28 to enroll.
Wesleyan CollegeMacon, GA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. On-campus housing option. Around 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Top offerings include nursing, psychology, and business programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 22 to enroll.
West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeBuckhannon, WV
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $32k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Around 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Top offerings include nursing, occupational therapy, and business programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.
Wiley CollegeMarshall, TX
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Approximately 700 students. Unsafe campus. Best known for offering management, criminal justice, and general studies programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church.
Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC
Bachelor's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $50k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for accounting and finance, biology, and foreign languages programs. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.
Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $30k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 1,600 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong business, management, and education programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.