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Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri 63141-7299

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesSuburban

Known for health sciences

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,105 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,047.

Established
1872
Motto
"Omnium rerum praestantia excellentes"
Mascot
"Louie" the Saint Bernardand "LJ" Louie Jr.
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II
Division
Division II

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94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,988Students
13:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$62,105Earnings 10yr
$26,047Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.7%

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,166
Room & Board$13,300
Total Cost of Attendance$45,093
Average Net Price$26,047
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,213
$30–48K$21,377
$48–75K$23,346
$75–110K$28,455
$110K+$30,216

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

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-0.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,041

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

42

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

10

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

12

Drug Arrests

9

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (97)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
5,988
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 13%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.5%
Freshman Retention82.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,047
10 Years$62,105

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#249
vs 2024
Forbes
#421
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Maryville was founded in 1872 by the Society of the Sacred Heart and was originally called Maryville Academy of the Sacred Heart and served underprivileged youth and young women.
  • The school became a junior college in 1921, then a four-year college in 1923 and was renamed Maryville College of the Sacred Heart.
  • The dedication of the new campus on this site in 1961 marked the beginning of Maryville's move toward being a community-oriented liberal arts institution.
  • In 1968, the university became a co-educational institution.
  • In Maryville's Centennial year of 1972, ownership of the college was transferred to a lay board of trustees.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
17 mi(29 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
221 mi(383 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
245 mi(425 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis10 mi
MCI Kansas City230 mi
IND Indianapolis237 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
New York, NY888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Hartford, CT964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
Providence, RI1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Albany, NY919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Syracuse, NY808 mi · ~23h 21m drive
Rochester, NY741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA824 mi · ~23h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Harrisburg, PA734 mi · ~21h 12m drive
Newark, NJ879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Washington, DC725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Baltimore, MD747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Charlotte, NC583 mi · ~16h 51m drive
Raleigh, NC682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Miami, FL1073 mi · ~31h drive
Orlando, FL873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Tampa, FL872 mi · ~25h 11m drive
Nashville, TN267 mi · ~7h 43m drive
New Orleans, LA601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Richmond, VA714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Chicago, IL270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Detroit, MI467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Minneapolis, MN460 mi · ~13h 17m drive
St. Louis, MO17 mi · ~29 min drive
Kansas City, MO221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Indianapolis, IN245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Columbus, OH411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Cleveland, OH506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Milwaukee, WI333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
Dallas, TX537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Houston, TX674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Austin, TX710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX784 mi · ~22h 39m drive
Los Angeles, CA1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive
San Francisco, CA1725 mi · ~49h 50m drive
San Diego, CA1545 mi · ~44h 38m drive
Seattle, WA1706 mi · ~49h 17m drive
Portland, OR1704 mi · ~49h 14m drive
Denver, CO778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Phoenix, AZ1254 mi · ~36h 14m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Honolulu, HI4113 mi · ~118h 49m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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