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Maryville College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 930
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 68%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Maryville, Tennessee, Maryville College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Maryville College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Maryville College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Maryville College is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Maryville College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,016

Cost of attendance at Maryville College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,016

Cost of attendance at Maryville College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Maryville College received on average $28,678 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,678
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 43% $4,867 $569,488
Other Federal Grant 254 94% $3,412 $866,597
State Grant/Scholarships 177 65% $5,197 $919,850
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 270 100% $22,167 $5,985,215
Total Grant & Scholarships 271 100% $28,678 $7,771,662

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Maryville College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Maryville College students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.5%.

55.6%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • African American 39.0% 23 students
  • white 59.7% 142 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • International Students 100.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 47.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football USA South Athletic Conference
  • Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Maryville College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Maryville College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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