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Maryville can be found in Maryville, Tennessee (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, fine arts, and therapy and counseling.
Maryville does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 490 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Maryville works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 1,146 students were enrolled in Maryville.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Maryville. The school offers students meal plans. Maryville student athletes compete in Other and 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
Admissions Phone: (865) 981-8092
Financial Aid Phone: (865) 981-8100
http://www.maryvillecollege.edu
Maryville awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 34 | business, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | political science, sociology, English, technical and business writing, sign language translation, history, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | education, health teaching, history teaching, English teaching, ESL instruction, math teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology, child psychology |
| Science | 16 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, atomic physics |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science courses |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Maryville in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 166 | 43 |
In 2005, Maryville had a total enrollment of 1,146 students (1,130 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 78% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Maryville offers campus housing for 788 of its 1,130 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,496 | 1,183 | 79% | 333 | 28% |
| Men | 752 | 566 | 75% | 170 | 30% |
| Women | 744 | 617 | 83% | 163 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 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 | 33% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 67% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (865) 981-8092
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,624 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,170 |
Financial Aid:
Maryville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (865) 981-8100
Maryville has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $72,652 | 4 | $66,594 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $54,076 | 10 | $53,994 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $45,106 | 17 | $43,332 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,612 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $55,743 | 33 | $48,659 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
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
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
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 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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