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Maryville College is a liberal arts college in Maryville, Tennessee (United States), between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville. Founded in 1819, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and combines liberal arts study with professional preparation. It offers more than 70 majors, minors and pre-professional programmes leading to a bachelor's degree, and has opened its first graduate programme, a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary STEM (M.A.T.).

Teaching is in English. Students from more than 28 countries enrol each year, supported by the Center for Global Engagement, which also runs study abroad and an iMentor programme pairing new international students with returning students. Besides full degrees, exchange or visiting students can take undergraduate classes for up to one academic year.

International applicants do not need SAT or ACT scores and there is no application deadline, although the college recommends applying at least three months before classes begin in mid-August or early January. Every admitted degree-seeking international student receives an academic scholarship. Maryville is a residential college: students under 23 must live on campus.

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, Maryville, TN, The United States, 37804-5907

More than 70 majors, minors and pre-professional programmes, for example:

• Business: Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, International Business, Marketing, Event Management and Design
• Sciences and technology: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fermentation Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience
• Health: Nursing, Exercise Science; pre-professional tracks in Pre-Med, Pre-Vet and Pre-Law
• Social sciences and humanities: Psychology, Political Science, History, International Studies, Appalachian Studies, Writing & Communication
• Languages: Spanish, German, Japanese, American Sign Language-English Interpreting, Teaching English as a Second Language
• Arts: Art, Design, Music, Theatre Studies
• Education and Outdoor Studies and Tourism

Maryville College's first graduate degree is the Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary STEM (M.A.T.), a one-year programme in Education (three semesters, 36 credit hours). The cohort begins in June and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

International first-year applicants submit through the online MVP Portal (no application fee):

• Certified transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary education, translated into English, plus national exam results (e.g. WAEC/WASSCE)
• A one- to two-page personal essay and a résumé
• Proof of English proficiency (or conditional admission)
• Copy of the passport
• Financial documents (e.g. bank statements from the last three months) covering the first year

SAT/ACT scores are optional. There is no deadline; applying at least three months before the start is recommended. Admitted students pay a US$300 deposit to receive the I-20.

Non-native English speakers need one of: TOEFL iBT 80 (no sub-score below 18), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo English Test 110 (at least 90 in each section), iTEP Academic 3.9, EIKEN Grade Pre-1, ACT 24 composite/21 English or SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 540. The IB Diploma, certain school qualifications and citizenship of listed English-speaking countries can exempt applicants. Applicants who meet all other requirements may receive conditional admission.

Full-time costs (12-18 credit hours) for the 2026-27 academic year, the same for US and international students:

• Tuition: US$41,300 per year (US$20,650 per semester)
• Tuition with activity, service and one-time orientation fees: US$42,609
• Housing (basic rate) and meals: US$14,272 per year
• Mandatory health insurance: about US$925

All admitted degree-seeking international students receive an academic scholarship credited to tuition.

Every admitted degree-seeking international student automatically receives an academic scholarship based on GPA, credited to tuition and renewable for up to eight semesters while living on campus. According to the scale published as of March 2025, awards range from US$18,000 per year (GPA 2.8-2.99) to US$26,000 (International Presidential Scholarship, GPA 3.8+) for students living on campus. Competitive scholarships and fellowships require an application and interview (deadlines 15 January for the Global Scholar Award and fellowships, 1 December for the others). There is no aid for living costs, fees or books.

Maryville is a residential college with residence halls on campus. Students under 23 must live on campus, and scholarships are lower for students living off campus. In 2026-27 the basic housing rate is US$6,880 per year (US$3,440 per semester), plus a meal plan.

https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/international/admissions/undergraduate-degree/