Undergraduate First-Year Students
Maryville College has welcomed international undergraduate students since the mid-1800s, and 1884 was the year our first international student was awarded a Maryville College degree. We look forward to getting to know you, no matter where you come from!
Basic Admissions Requirements
Typically, Maryville College international students have completed the following basic coursework with good grades prior to admission to Maryville College:
- Four years of English and two years another language (including your native language)
- Three or more years of math
- Two or more years of lab science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
- Two or more years of social science or history
If you have completed ANY post-secondary course work after High School you are considered a Transfer Student. A transfer applicant is a student who has enrolled in a regular session at a college or university following high school. Students who meet this definition cannot disregard their college records and apply as first-year. Neglecting to send complete transcripts—even for courses you don’t want to transfer in—is considered falsifying your academic record and will jeopardize your chance of being admitted.
Standardized Tests: SAT/ACT Scores
SAT and ACT scores are NOT required for international applicants. We have a test-optional policy for international students. This means that you can decide if you want to send SAT/ACT scores to us. You must decide whether or not your test results are an accurate representation of your academic ability and potential. If you want to send us your scores, Maryville’s test codes are SAT: 1454, ACT: 3988
Language Proficiency
The language of instruction at Maryville College is English. If English isn’t an official language in your country and your first language, you may need to complete an English proficiency test. Find our English Language Proficiency Requirements here.
How to Apply for Admission
We do not have a deadline for applications, but recommend that you complete the application process at least three (3) months before you wish to begin. This allows enough time to get your student visa and make travel arrangements. Our classes begin in mid-August (Fall semester) and early-January (Spring semester). We have an easy, two-step application process:
Please submit:
- Application form (online MVP Portal).
- Official/certified copies of high school/university
-Transcripts or statement of marks of all secondary and post-secondary education, translated into English.
– Transcripts must be complete. For applicants still enrolled the transcript or statement of marks must also include grades for the most recent term. The transcript must be an original copy certified by the sending institution.
-Any National Exam Results (if your country has a national examination system – for example WASSCE/WAEC). (also must be officially translated in English
– Copies should be certified by a school official.
– We may also ask you to send your records to an outside education credentials Evaluator.
See Transcript Requirements below - A personal statement and/or resume
- Please submit a one- to two-page essay that addresses the following:
- Why you are interested in attending Maryville College.
- Your academic and career goals, and how studying at Maryville College will help you achieve them.
- Significant experiences, achievements, or challenges that have shaped who you are today.
- In addition, please provide a résumé outlining your educational background, extracurricular activities, community involvement, work experience, and any awards or honors you have received.
- Please submit a one- to two-page essay that addresses the following:
- Proof of Language Proficiency: This may be done by meeting our language proficiency requirements or through conditional admission.
- Copy of your passport (identification pages with your picture).
- Financial documents
Please submit financial documentation (e.g., bank statements dated within the last three months) showing you have sufficient funds to cover your first year of study and living expenses in the U.S. This is a requirement of the U.S. government for student visa eligibility.
While admission to Maryville College is need-blind, we require proof of funding during the application process to ensure that admitted students are prepared to meet the full cost of attendance not covered by scholarships. This includes living expenses, books, fees, and personal costs.
Maryville College has a strong scholarship program for international students, and all admitted degree-seeking international students receive an academic scholarship, which is automatically applied toward tuition. Scholarship awards typically range from $15,000 to $26,000 per year. (approximately 50 – 65% of tuition)
However, there is no financial aid available to cover living costs or fees. You must be prepared to show at least $32,000 in available funds at the time of application. Applications will not be reviewed without proof of funding.
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Students receiving an academic scholarship must show funding ranging from $32,417 to $40,552, depending on the amount of their scholarship.
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Diversity Scholar recipients (1 student/year) must show $18,500.
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Diversity Fellows (4 students/year) must show $26,000.
Please include a Financial Statement Form with your documentation. (More information on Proof of Funds)
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- Pay the $300 tuition deposit. This is how we know you are coming. We will not waive this deposit. The tuition deposit is applied toward your first semester’s bill. You may receive a refund if you inform us that you will not attend by May 1st (August admits) or December 1st (January admits). Some exceptions may be granted if there are visa problems. Pay Here
- Apply for Competitive Scholarships (in your admissions portal – they don’t show up until you have completed your application. Deadlines are usually by December 1)
- Update financial records, as needed. We will send you an I-20 immigration document to get a visa after we receive your deposit and sufficient proof of finances.
*Enrollment Deposit Refund Policy for International Applicants:
- Refund requests must be made at least 45 days prior to the semester start date.
- Refunds to credit cards can only be completed within 180 days from the payment date
- Refunds past the 180 days can be made via wire transfer (overseas)or a check (only within the U.S.).
- Refunds can only be issued within one year from the original payment date.
- The enrollment deposit can be deferred only once to the following semester.
Documents that may be used to show proof of funding include:
- Personal funds: Bank statements in your name showing balance of account
- Loan certificates/letters (must indicate your name and the amount of approved loan
- Private sponsors, including parents (must show both of the following):
- Sponsor’s bank or other financial statements
- Letter indicating the relationship between you and the sponsor(s), the amount of support and length of support.
- As an alternative to the sponsor letter, you may submit the Guarantee of Financial Support along with the sponsor’s bank statements.
Bank/Financial Statement…
- DO NOT submit long statements that include transaction history.
- Showing bank/financial statements from multiple accounts is acceptable
- The bank statement should be a single page document that meets the following criteria:
- printed on the bank’s official letterhead
- state the financial institution’s name
- indicate the account holder’s name
- clearly show the account balance and currency
- be dated within the past 3 months (older statements will not be accepted),
- be translated into English (especially names) unofficial translations are accepted
- be from statements that show liquid assets that can be converted to cash
IMPORTANT: The following types of funding are NOT accepted:
- Documents older than 3 months
- Income or salary statements
- Funds that are not immediately accessible
- Assets that are not in liquidated form (house, car, etc.)
- Life insurance policy statements
- Pension funds
- Tax return forms or documents
If you have attended any high school outside of the United States during or post-high school, unofficial transcripts from each institution you have attended are sufficient for initial evaluation. However official transcripts & exam results from each international institution you have attended will be required at the time of enrollment. At any time, you may be contacted to submit official/verified transcripts. To be considered for admission, simply upload your transcripts through the application. If you were not able to upload the transcripts in your application, you can log back in Maryville Portal (MVP) to upload them. Or, you can email legible PDF copies of transcripts to international@maryvillecollege.edu
Official transcripts showing grades for all years of secondary/high school and official exam results or certificates from your country will be required before you enroll at Maryville College.
Transcript Information
When applying to a university or college in the US as an international student, you should request official transcripts that meet the following guidelines:
- Original: Transcripts should be sent directly from the university in an original, sealed envelope.
- English: Transcripts should be in English, or include a certified translation. The translation should be issued by the school or a certified translator.
- Official paper: Transcripts should be on official school transcript paper.
- No photocopies: Photocopies are not considered official.
- University/High School/Ministry of Education stamp: Transcripts should include an official stamp, seal, hologram, or registrar’s signature.
- Academic history: Transcripts should include a truthful report of your full academic history.
- Course-by-course list: For university-level study, transcripts should include a course-by-course list with the number of credits and marks received.
What Do We Consider Official Records?
All academic records sent to Maryville College directly from the institution attended are considered to be official records. All records must be original or certified copies with the seal of the issuing institution or signed by an appropriate authority.
All international documents must be translated into English.
What is an Official transcript?
An official transcript is one that is sent directly from the attended institution to Maryville College in the original sealed envelope and on the official paper of the school. If the school does not issue official transcripts but only gives the student a diploma and mark sheet at the time of graduation, Maryville College must receive a certified copy of the documents.
What is a Certified copy?
A certified copy is a document that has been verified by a prothonotary of the court (the equivalent of a Notary Public in the U.S.). The prothonotary of the court will verify that they have seen the original document by taking a copy of it and then certify that it is a true copy of the original.
For international students already in the U.S. who may have difficulty getting transcripts due to political situations in their countries, but have an original copy in their possession, university officials (Notary) will review the documents, make photocopies and initial that they are originals. For internal purposes, this is considered a certified copy.
What is a Certified Translation?
- Translations issued or verified by the issuing institution, or translated by a member of ATA (American Translators Association).
- Translations issued by the Ministry of Education (translations done by other government ministries are not valid).
- For Iran only: Translations issued by the Ministry of Justice.
- Translations completed by National Center for Interpretation Services or by a NACES member (Evaluations must be accompanied by the original transcript. Evaluations submitted without a transcript will be considered unofficial).