502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804

Maryville College is a four-year, private liberal arts college located in Maryville, Tennessee, 15 minutes from Knoxville. Founded in 1819, Maryville College is the 12th oldest higher-learning institution in the South and one of the oldest among the 50 oldest colleges in the U.S. The college is rooted in the Presbyterian/Reform tradition and serves students with diverse backgrounds.

Maryville College has more than 50 areas of study, preprofessional programs in administration, law, theology/ministry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and other health-related professions. Maryville confers degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music, certification in elementary and secondary education, and dual degree programs in engineering and health care/nursing.

Maryville is one of 12 colleges to be selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the National Policy Center as a founding member in the national project, "Foundation of Excellence in the First Year of College."

Quick Facts

Maryville College has an enrollment of more than 1,700 students from 31 states, 15 countries and one territory.

Ninety-one percent of the full-time faculty has doctoral degrees, the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, and the average class size is 16. Maryville strives to provide personalized instruction and one-on-one student-professor interaction.

More than 90% of Maryville students receive financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or work study. The most prestigious scholarship for incoming freshmen is the Presidential Scholarship -- a renewable award up to full tuition. Other first year scholarships range from $8,000 to $17,000 for students with impressive academic achievements, personal achievements, leadership skills, or outstanding Expertise in art, music, or theater.

The college is a member of the NCAA Division III with 14 varsity sports. Men have the option of baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, soccer, and tennis, while women can participate in basketball, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Students can also participate in clubs and intramural sports.

Maryville is a residential college with facilities to accommodate each student's campus living needs. The residence halls include Beeson Village, Carnegie Hall, Copeland Hall, Court Street Apartments, Davis Hall, Gamble Hall, Lloyd Hall, and Pearsons Hall.

Maryville College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music.

The students at Maryville College gain academic and personal enrichment through the Center for Campus Ministry, Center for Calling & Career, and the Mountain Challenge program.

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