Maryville College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Maryville College is a private nonprofit institution located in Maryville, Tennessee with approximately 1,005 undergraduate students enrolled. Maryville College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,360 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $44,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Maryville College is a private liberal arts college in Maryville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1819 by Presbyterian minister Isaac L. Anderson for the purpose of furthering education and enlightenment in what was then America's southwestern frontier. The college is one of the 50 oldest colleges in the United States and the 12th-oldest institution in the South. It is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and enrolls about 1,100 students. Its mascot is the Scots, and sports teams compete in NCAA Division III athletics in the Collegiate Conference of the South.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the median debt at graduation is a manageable $15,000 and the small 1,028-student campus offers genuine personal attention rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition, a 47% graduation rate is a real concern — meaning fewer than half of students who start actually finish. Median earnings of $44,000 a decade out are modest but reasonable for a liberal arts degree, and the $20,986 average net price is competitive for a private college. Worth considering if you thrive in tight-knit communities and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that low completion rate.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,005 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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