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Maryville College

Maryville, Tennessee 37804-5907

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Maryville College is a private institution in Maryville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1181, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,279 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,986.

Established
1819
Mascot
Scots
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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66%Acceptance
1181SAT Avg
1,028Students
12:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$49,279Earnings 10yr
$20,986Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1181

Reading & WritingMid: 630
513590
MathMid: 580
505598

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2028

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,514
Room & Board$13,000
Books & Supplies$1,228
Total Cost of Attendance$53,162
Average Net Price$20,986
Median Debt at Graduation$25,375
Monthly Payment (10yr)$269

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,787
$30–48K$17,122
$48–75K$19,434
$75–110K$23,500
$110K+$26,602

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

19.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,028
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 10%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.2%
Freshman Retention68.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,305
10 Years$49,279

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • 1913-14 Maryville College was founded as the "Southern and Western Theological Seminary" in 1819 by Isaac L.
  • Anderson had founded a school, Union Academy, in nearby Knox County, before becoming minister at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville.
  • He expressed to his fellow clergy the need for more ministers in the community, including a request to the Home Missionary Society and an appeal to divinity students at Princeton University in 1819.
  • It opened with a class of five men, and the new school was adopted by the Synod of Tennessee and formally named the Southern and Western Theological Seminary in October 1819.
  • After receiving its charter from the Tennessee General Assembly in 1842, the school adopted its current name, "Maryville College".

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from TN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
140 mi(243 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
160 mi(277 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
179 mi(310 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta148 mi
BNA Nashville154 mi
CLT Charlotte174 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA828 mi · ~23h 55m drive
New York, NY639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Hartford, CT736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Providence, RI794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Albany, NY724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Syracuse, NY654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Rochester, NY613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Pittsburgh, PA389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Harrisburg, PA496 mi · ~14h 20m drive
Newark, NJ633 mi · ~18h 17m drive
Washington, DC438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Baltimore, MD471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Atlanta, GA140 mi · ~4h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC179 mi · ~5h 10m drive
Raleigh, NC299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Miami, FL725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Orlando, FL521 mi · ~15h 3m drive
Tampa, FL546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Nashville, TN160 mi · ~4h 37m drive
New Orleans, LA535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Richmond, VA382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
Chicago, IL467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Detroit, MI457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Minneapolis, MN803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
St. Louis, MO396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Kansas City, MO626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Indianapolis, IN302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Columbus, OH296 mi · ~8h 33m drive
Cleveland, OH416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
Milwaukee, WI546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Dallas, TX760 mi · ~21h 57m drive
Houston, TX781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
Austin, TX883 mi · ~25h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
Los Angeles, CA1936 mi · ~55h 56m drive
San Francisco, CA2118 mi · ~61h 11m drive
San Diego, CA1899 mi · ~54h 52m drive
Seattle, WA2116 mi · ~61h 8m drive
Portland, OR2116 mi · ~61h 8m drive
Denver, CO1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Phoenix, AZ1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1547 mi · ~44h 41m drive
Honolulu, HI4494 mi · ~129h 50m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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