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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
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$49,279
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
61%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Maryville College is a private liberal arts institution in Tennessee best known for its historic Presbyterian heritage, its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains, and its unique "Mountain Challenge" program that integrates outdoor adventure into the student experience. Academically, the college is highly regarded for strong programs in business, education, and the natural sciences, and it stands out for its mandatory "Senior Study"—a distinctive, year-long independent research project completed by every student under direct faculty mentorship. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where students actively engage in Division III athletics, dedicated service-learning, and a vibrant array of outdoor activities right in the school's 140-acre college woods.

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 · 2026-27
Maryville College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
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 · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,094
$30–48k
$16,512
$48–75k
$20,758
$75–110k
$20,832
$110k+
$26,769
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
39%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
55% graduated · 31% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
61%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
24

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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%
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 · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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