,·Private (nonprofit)·Est. 1872
“Private, historically Catholic university in Town and Country, Missouri with 90+ degree programs”
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private, historically Catholic (now non-sectarian) university in Town and Country, Missouri — a leafy suburb about 22 miles west of downtown St. Louis. Founded in 1872 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, Maryville has transformed itself over the past decade into one of the most digitally forward mid-sized private universities in the country — it was among the first U.S. universities to issue every undergraduate an iPad as part of its "Digital World" initiative and has invested heavily in online and hybrid program delivery, now enrolling a total of roughly 9,000 students across on-campus and online programs. The acceptance rate is ~95%, making Maryville accessible to a broad range of applicants while still maintaining selective health-sciences and graduate tracks. Academically, Maryville is organized around six colleges and schools. The Walker College of Health Professions and the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing drive the university's professional reputation, with the DPT, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and BSN-through-DNP nursing programs placing graduates into major St. Louis health systems including BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and SSM Health. The John E. Simon School of Business — ACBSP-accredited — has strong programs in accounting, finance, cybersecurity, business analytics, and actuarial science, with direct pipelines to St. Louis employers Edward Jones, Enterprise Holdings, Ameren, Anheuser-Busch, and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education round out the academic portfolio, with notable programs in cybersecurity, interior design, and digital media. Student life at Maryville balances a traditional college experience (22 NCAA Division II Saints athletic teams competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, 100+ clubs, residential housing including the newer Saints Hall) with a commuter-friendly ethos that reflects its suburban St. Louis setting. The campus is compact and walkable with a pond at its center, and students benefit from proximity to major St. Louis employers, internship opportunities, and the region's lower cost of living. Maryville has won NCAA DII national championships in esports and men's volleyball — reflecting the university's bet on emerging digital and athletic markets.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Social Mobility
CollegeNet Social Mobility Index
Technology
Apple
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceRolling Admission
Maryville has no fixed application deadline; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. International applicants are advised to apply by June 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring to allow I-20 and visa processing time.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$27,166
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
CCNE-accredited with BSN, RN-to-BSN, accelerated second-degree BSN, MSN, DNP, and BSN-to-DNP pathways. Strong clinical placements with BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and SSM Health.
Home to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Doctorate, speech-language pathology, music therapy, rehabilitation counseling, and healthcare practice management programs. CAPTE- and ACOTE-accredited doctoral pathways.
ACBSP-accredited. Notable programs in cybersecurity, business analytics, actuarial science, accounting, and finance. Direct pipelines to St. Louis corporate employers (Edward Jones, Enterprise, Ameren, Anheuser-Busch).
Houses art & design, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. Strong programs in interior design, graphic design, computer science, biology/pre-med, and psychology.
Teacher preparation and graduate education programs including curriculum & instruction and educational leadership. Fully online options available through Maryville Online.
4 years
CCNE-accredited BSN with strong clinical placements at BJC, Mercy, and SSM Health. High first-time NCLEX pass rates and direct seamless DNP pathway available.
4 years
STEM-designated cybersecurity program with multiple concentrations (offensive, defensive, digital forensics). STEM OPT-eligible. Direct pipelines to St. Louis financial services and Boeing Defense.
4 years
SOA/CAS-aligned curriculum with exam preparation built into the program; feeds into major St. Louis insurance and financial-services employers.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $27,166
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
