Quick Facts
Methodist College's history began in 1900 with the Deaconesses of the Methodist Episcopal Church who established a hospital and nurse training school in Peoria, Illinois. Re-envisioned as a college, Methodist College of Nursing was established in 2000, and was later renamed Methodist College. It is a private institution located in Peoria, Illinois, focused on nursing, health science, and human services education. Methodist College offers academic excellence, and our baccalaureate and master level degree programs help prepare students for successful careers in healthcare.
Methodist College is a four-year college affiliated with UnityPoint Health, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The baccalaureate and master's degree nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Methodist College's academic programs combine classroom based studies, research and dynamic real-world clinical experience. General education courses incorporate nursing and health science concepts for students to transition seamlessly into their desired program. Students benefit from smaller class sizes, greater individualized attention with faculty members and the support of other like-minded, goal-oriented students.
Methodist College Snapshot (PDF)
Academic Programs
Master of Science in Nursing
- Generalist
- Nurse Educator
- Executive Nurse Leader
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Healthcare Administration
- Concentration in Leadership (Completion Degree)
Certificate in Medical Assistant
Certificate in Nursing Assistant
Certificate in Gerontology
Fall 2017 Enrollment
Source: IPEDS National Center for Education Statistics
2018 IPEDS Data Feedback Report (National Center for Education Statistics) (PDF)
Total Enrollment: 681
Undergraduate Enrollment: 675
Graduate Enrollment: 6
Undergraduate Demographics:
45% Full-time | 55% Part-time
88% Female | 12% Male
20% Minority
9 Students received Veterans Education Benefits
41 Full-time faculty | 32 Part-time faculty
Student to faculty ratio: 8 to 1
Financial Aid Information (all undergraduate students):
60% Receive Grant or Scholarship Aid*
46% Receive Pell Grants
83% Receive Federal Student Loans
*Grant of scholarship aid includes aid received from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Retention Rates
84% of the first-time, full-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who enrolled in Fall 2016 returned in Fall 2017.
Source: Methodist College Office of Institutional Research
Methodist College Cohort Default Rate History
The cohort default rate, which measures the number of student loan borrowers from a given institution who default on their loans within three years of beginning repayment, is used by the Department of Education to determine a college's eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs.
Methodist College Cohort Default Rate History
Fiscal Year Rate Type Rate
2015 3YR Official 2.5%
2014 3YR Official 3.8%
2013 3YR Official 1.8%
For more information, please contact the Methodist College Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at (309) 672-5511.