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Maryville College

Maryville College

Maryville, TN · Suburb · 1,005 students
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$19,360
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$49,279
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
61%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville College is a private liberal arts institution renowned for integrating rigorous academics with community engagement and outdoor exploration. The college features strong programs in the natural sciences, psychology, business, and outdoor studies, distinguishing its curriculum through the "Maryville College Works" career-preparation initiative and a mandatory, faculty-mentored Senior Study for all undergraduates. Campus culture is tight-knit, inclusive, and active, fostering deep connections between faculty and students while offering hands-on leadership and adventure opportunities through its on-campus Mountain Challenge program.

Wikipedia:Maryville College is a private liberal arts college in Maryville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1819 by Presbyterian minister Isaac L. Anderson for the purpose of furthering education and enlightenment in what was then America's southwestern frontier. The college is one of the 50 oldest colleges in the United States and the 12th-oldest institution in the South. It is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and enrolls about 1,100 students. Its mascot is the Scots, and sports teams compete in NCAA Division III athletics in the Collegiate Conference of the South.

Location
Maryville, TN, 37804-5907 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
148 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$39,284
Housing & food (on campus)$13,260
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$59,626
Average net price$19,360
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,284
Housing & food (on campus)$13,260
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$59,626
Average net price$19,360
How it’s made up
Tuition$41,300
Housing$6,880
Food$7,392
Books & supplies$1,240
Personal expenses$1,580
Transportation$1,234
Total of the above$59,626
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,094
$30–48k
$16,512
$48–75k
$20,758
$75–110k
$20,832
$110k+
$26,769
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $26,029
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Within 4 yrs
39%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
25%
Pell students: 36.9% · others: 60.0% 
8 yrs after starting
55% graduated · 31% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$39,305
10 yrs after entry$49,279
Debt
Median at graduation$25,375
Monthly payment$269
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$32,773
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
61%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
24
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 55.1% · women 66.3% 
Yield: 13.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$44,952
Independent
12%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
1%
Where first-years come from
In state (TN)
66.5%
Out of state
32.0%
International
1.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 37 · AL 21 · FL 12 · OH 3 · WV 3

Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$39,305
After 10 yrs
$49,279
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Psychology, General12
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General11
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
Biology, General9
Criminology9
American Sign Language8
Accounting and Related Services8
Marketing8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7
Research and Experimental Psychology7
Sociology7
Natural Resources Conservation and Research6
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$111M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,851/mo
Teaching spend
$9,364
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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