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Maryville College
Most applicants get into Maryville College — 60.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Maryville College occupies suburban Maryville, TN — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $82,212 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,005 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1018 and 1188 — near the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Maryville College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Maryville College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1018–1188 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Maryville College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 513 | 545 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 505 | 550 | 598 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Maryville College received 2,809 applications and admitted 1,845 (65.7%), with 317 enrolling.
How Maryville College compares
| Maryville College | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 60.9% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,284 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,279 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Maryville College student earns $49,279 — 2% above the Tennessee median of $48,382 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Maryville College lists tuition at $39,284 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Maryville College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $39,284 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,005 undergraduates, Maryville College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
50% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Maryville College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Maryville College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1018–1188 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 60.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Maryville College's acceptance rate?
65.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,845 admitted from 2,809 applicants.
How much does Maryville College cost?
At Maryville College, published tuition is $39,284 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Maryville College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Maryville College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,279 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Lincoln Memorial University — 62.6% admitted
- Lee University — 70.5% admitted
- University of Memphis — 72% admitted
- Johnson University — 65.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.