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Maryville College is a four-year, private, liberal arts college, located in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Maryville College was established by Isaac L. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister in 1819. Undergraduate degrees in diverse subjects are offered to students at Maryville College. The degrees are available through the following academic divisions:
Maryville College’s athletics teams are nicknamed as the Scotts. The college is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and participates in the Division III level. The Scotts have participated and won championships at the NCAA National Tournaments, Great South Athletic Conference, and GSAC President’s Cup League. Some of the varsity athletics teams participate in sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and softball.
Maryville can be found in Maryville, TN (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Maryville is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Maryville offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in science, mathematics, and fine arts.
Maryville does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 480 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Maryville are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Maryville are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,176 students were enrolled in the school.
Maryville has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Maryville student athletes compete in USA South Atlantic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Maryville College
502 E Lamar Alexander Pky
Maryville, TN 37804-5907
General Phone: (865) 981-8000
http://www.maryvillecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 54 | political science, English, sociology, technical and business writing, history, American Sign Language, sign language translation, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 46 | business, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 36 | education, history teaching, health teaching, math teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, ESL instruction, biology teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | psychology, child psychology |
| Science | 20 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, atomic physics, chemical physics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science courses |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Maryville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 214 | 45 |
In 2007-2008, Maryville had a total enrollment of 1,176 students (1,285 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 77% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Maryville offers campus housing for 937 of its 1,285 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Maryville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,621 | 1,217 | 75% | 297 | 24% |
| Men | 839 | 604 | 72% | 150 | 25% |
| Women | 782 | 613 | 78% | 147 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 28% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,949 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,949 |
| Room and board | $ 8,240 |
| Room charge | $ 4,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,770 |
Financial Aid:
Maryville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350500)
Maryville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $39,800 | 9 | $31,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $39,800 | 9 | $31,000 |
*: 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 | $84,201 | 5 | $81,096 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $65,277 | 18 | $64,643 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $46,898 | 18 | $55,999 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $41,418 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $60,535 | 44 | $61,128 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atomic/Molecular Physics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Maryville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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