Maryville University of St. Louis, also referred to as Maryville, was established in the year 1872 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart as an academy for women. In 1923 it became a four-year college and in 1991 it gained university status. It is one of the oldest private universities in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The campus spreads across an area of more than 250 acres. The college offers a wide range of courses, majors, and minors in diverse areas of study. It offers education through the following schools and colleges:
Maryville University’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are known as the Saints. Maryville is a member of the NCAA Division III and competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).
The main campus of Maryville is in Saint Louis, MO (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Maryville offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to design, business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Maryville does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 510 or more.
Maryville offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 3,422 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Maryville.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Maryville belong to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis
650 Maryville University Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63141-7299
General Phone: (800) 627-9855
http://www.maryville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 258 | business, accounting, marketing, MIS, actuarial science, business management, accounting and related services, international business, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 149 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner |
| Therapy And Counseling | 88 | physical therapy, social psychology, psychology, organizational psychology, music therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 67 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, middle school teaching, gifted and talended education, art education, educational administration, biology teaching, ... |
| Design | 40 | graphic design, interior design |
| Medicine | 39 | medical preparatory, public health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | vocational counseling, occupational therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | English, history, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, biomedical sciences |
| Media | 17 | mass communication |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminology |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Mathematics | 7 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Maryville in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 609 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 196 | 29 |
In 2007, Maryville had a total enrollment of 3,422 students (2,430 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 81% |
| Illinois | 16% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Maryville offers campus housing for 626 of its 2,430 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,243 | 843 | 68% | 303 | 36% |
| Men | 323 | 217 | 67% | 83 | 38% |
| Women | 920 | 626 | 68% | 220 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| 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 | $ 19,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,050 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Maryville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248200)
Maryville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $83,353 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,463 | 9 | $63,301 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $69,983 | 13 | $69,455 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $72,549 | 9 | $70,663 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $59,044 | 12 | $59,608 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $52,121 | 24 | $52,513 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $46,732 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $60,359 | 49 | $57,112 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Maryville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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