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At a Glance

Fast Facts

Maryville is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive university committed to integrating liberal arts with professional learning and experience.

History

  • Founded in 1872
  • One of the oldest private institutions in the region

Students

  • Approximately 3,500 students
  • 1,800 undergraduates
  • 1,000 Weekend  & Evening College students
  • 600 graduate students

Campus

  • Conveniently located within 20 minutes of downtown St. Louis
  • 130-acre campus of rolling hills, wooded areas, creeks and walking trails

Academics

  • 50 academic programs available
  • Average class size: 15
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: 12:1
  • 90 percent of faculty hold Ph.D. or terminal degrees
  • Stream-lined graduation process through one-on-one faculty advising
  • Seven master's and two doctoral programs
  • Extensive roster of continuing education courses
  • Individualized academic advising and career exploration with our Academic Success Center and Advising Center

Athletics

  • Member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Men's teams: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field (club)
  • Women's teams: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (club), volleyball

Campus Life

  • More than 50 clubs, organizations and intramural activities
  • Two coeducational residence halls and five student apartment buildings
  • 100+ campus-wide events planned each year

Financial Aid

  • $32.7 million in financial aid was distributed last year
  • 95 percent of our full-time students receive aid

Admission

We have a rolling admissions policy - applications are reviewed once all required documentation is received and are processed until the beginning of classes each term. Some programs have limited space, so we strongly encourage early submission of application materials. Maryville adheres to the principle of equal education and employment opportunity without regard to race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, disability, Vietnam veteran or disabled status or national origin. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.