Methodist College

Methodist College is a small, private institution in Peoria, Illinois. Nursing has always been the focus of this college. Methodist College was founded in 1900 as a nurse training institute and is now a four-year college with several different nursing programs. For the fall 2017 school year, 674 students were accepted with 528 of those students enrolling in the traditional BSN program. While nursing programs are the core of the curriculum at Methodist College, they also offer programs for degrees in social work, gerontology, and other health sciences and human services.

Methodist College offers several paths for students who want to earn their Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing. This includes a traditional BSN program along with RN to BSN and accelerated BSN options. These programs are accredited by the CCNE. The college is affiliated with UnityPoint Health in Peoria, which provides clinical experience at the UnityPoint Health hospitals and clinics in the region. Students receive more one-on-one time with professors as the school has a low 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The requirements for enrolling in the traditional BSN program include a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average along with an SAT score of 980 or an ACT score of 19.

Updated on: 23 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

Four semesters including summers
full-time
Total required credit hours: 120 (curriculum change effective Spring 2022 reduced from 122)
Applicants must have completed all general education prerequisites before program start

Admission Requirements

Minimum cumulative college GPA for program application: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
General college admission minimums listed: 2.5 cumulative college GPA; 2.5 high school GPA; ACT 19 or SAT 980
Submission of complete application and payment of application fee required
Official transcripts required from each college and university attended
Students must maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 each semester while enrolled; if below 3.0, one semester allowed to raise GPA or submit change-of-major to standard pre-licensure program

Prerequisites

Required prerequisite courses (must be completed to be admitted):
- Anatomy & Physiology I with lab — 4 credit hours
- Anatomy & Physiology II with lab — 4 credit hours
- Microbiology with lab — 4 credit hours
- Composition I — 3 credit hours
- Composition II — 3 credit hours
- Introduction to Psychology — 3 credit hours
- Introduction to Sociology — 3 credit hours
- Introduction to Philosophy — 3 credit hours
- Math Concepts or Algebra or higher — 3 credit hours
- Statistics — 3 credit hours
- Social Science elective — 3 credit hours
- Humanities elective — 3 credit hours
- Fine Arts elective — 3 credit hours
- Oral Communication — 3 credit hours
Prerequisite coursework must meet a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for program admission

Application

Submit online application through Methodist College application portal and pay application fee
Send official transcripts from every college/university attended to [email protected]
Submit high school and any college transcripts early to expedite application and course planning

Credit Transfer

Verify transferability of courses using the Transferology tool for Methodist College
Early transcript submission recommended to assist academic advising and transfer evaluation

International Students

Students living outside Illinois must confirm program meets home-state licensure requirements with their state licensing board prior to enrollment
Clinical or internship requirements may vary by state; students are responsible for meeting state-specific licensure eligibility