Quick Facts

The College:

Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything — to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers nearly 1,200  students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to “do good on the largest possible scale.”

Distinctives:

Maryville College is a place where you’ll experience the everyday comforts of a welcoming community and beautiful campus. You’ll also find the unexpected: the study of everything combined with extensive career preparation, an emphasis on self-exploration combined with a commitment to service, a values-based foundation combined with universal acceptance of difference. Learn more about our distinctives.

Rankings and Recognitions:

Maryville College regularly ranks among the best schools in the South, and funding bodies on the state and federal government levels regularly award us grants for important research and initiatives. Learn more about our rankings and recognitions.

Location:

Maryville College is ideally situated on 263-acres in Maryville, Tenn., between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city. Easy to access from either I-40 or I-75, the campus is also just five miles away from McGhee Tyson Airport.

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Enrollment:

Current enrollment is 1,147 students, representing approximately 30 states and 25 other countries.
Learn more about enrolling

Faculty:

Eighty-seven percent of full-time faculty members have doctoral degrees or appropriate terminal degrees. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1, with an average class size of 17. Personalized instruction and student-professor contact are the hallmarks of a Maryville College education.
Learn more about the faculty.

Programs of Study:

More than 60 majors are offered, along with seven pre-professional programs. At the core are traditional liberal arts programs of study, such as fine arts, history, math, sciences, languages and literature. Degrees awarded include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science. Certification is available in elementary and secondary education, nonprofit leadership and ministry and church leadership. Dual-degree programs are offered in engineering, health care/nursing, biopharmaceutical sciences and veterinary science.
Learn more about majors, minors, and concentrations

Athletics:

A member of the NCAA’s Division III, Collegiate Conference of the South, and USA South Athletic Conference, the College offers 16 varsity sports. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field. Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. Club sports include an equestrian team and dance. Intramural sports are also offered. Learn more about athletics. 

Financial Aid:

One hundred percent of students receive financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment.
Learn more about financial aid

Mission Statement:

Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX

Maryville College is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from harassment and discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or based on any other status protected by law. Maryville College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices, or benefits. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies and concerns about violations, contact the Director of Disability Resources and Compliance, Thaw Hall Lower Level Room 111, 865-981-8124 or visit this section of the Student Handbook.

All Maryville College employees, except the counselors in the Counseling Center, the Campus Minister, and the PAVE Director, are mandatory reporters for sexual harassment on campus. This means that if you inform any MC employee of a situation that may involve sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, or any other form of prohibited gender or sex-based discrimination, the employee is required to report the information to the Title IX Coordinator.

If you have experienced discrimination or harassment and would like to make a report to the College or discuss your options for support from the University, contact:

Title IX Coordinator, Kelly Hawk Fitzgerald
Thaw Hall 111
titleix@maryvillecollege.edu
(865) 981-8501
Title IX Incident Reporting Form

Accreditation:

Official SACSCOC StampMaryville College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Maryville College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Maryville College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Maryville College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to award baccalaureate degrees in music.

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The Maryville College programs in teacher education are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.

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The Maryville College Program for Nonprofit Leadership is certified by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

 

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