 |
|
|
|
Martin Methodist College was established in 1870, and named after its benefactor, Thomas Martin. It was initially known as the Martin Female College. MMC received its current name in 1986. It occupies a 55-acre campus in Pulaski, Tennessee.
Martin Methodist College awards Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. It also provides secondary teacher certification courses. The academic divisions of the college are:
The athletics department of Martin Methodist College sponsors teams in baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, golf, bowling, soccer and volleyball. The teams are known as the Red Hawks, and compete in the TranSouth Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Martin Methodist is found in Pulaski, TN. Pulaski is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its United Methodist identity. Martin Methodist is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Martin Methodist is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 460.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 924 in 2007-2008 at Martin Methodist.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Martin Methodist offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the TranSouth Athletic Conference. Martin Methodist offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478-2799
General Phone: (931) 363-9800
http://www.martinmethodist.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | behavioral sciences, psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology, psychology courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | general studies, English, political science, history |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, business teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy and religious studies, religious education, pre-ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | system administration |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Martin Methodist in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 105 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Martin Methodist had a total enrollment of 924 students (735 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 83% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Alabama | 6% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Martin Methodist offers campus housing for 364 of its 735 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pulaski, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 554 | 233 | 42% | 233 | 100% |
| Men | 233 | 98 | 42% | 94 | 96% |
| Women | 321 | 135 | 42% | 135 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,626 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,626 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Martin Methodist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350400)
Martin Methodist has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $55,977 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $49,330 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $47,712 | 4 | $51,043 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $40,015 | 5 | $45,320 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $40,296 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $44,913 | 16 | $46,212 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 97 | 262 |
| Baseball | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Basketball | 34 | 19 | 53 |
| All Other Sports | 65 | 78 | 143 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Martin Methodist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Martin Methodist.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Martin Methodist with government-defined occupation categories)
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Martin Methodist(What are QuickSchools?)
Therapy And Counseling
Business And Management
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2010, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
