Jon D. Swope

We’ve been progressively challenging the norms of higher education for nearly 150 years. We started out as one of the first universities in the St. Louis region to educate women. Today, we continue to push the boundaries and prepare students like you for a digital world. At Maryville, we understand what it takes to move beyond your comfort zone. That’s why we leverage technology at every turn and set new standards for excellence in distance learning. Our commitment to perpetual innovation is what allows us to deliver the highest-quality online programs to more students than ever before. We exist to help you discover your full potential — and provide the path to reach it. Enroll as an online student at Maryville, and join a community of brave individuals with the drive to reach new heights through higher education. Its location in St. Louis provides numerous off-campus resources for you to make the most out of your college life. A multitude of museums, parks, restaurants and shops are easily reachable with a 20-minute drive. If you don’t have a vehicle, don’t worry; you don’t need to leave the campus for excitement. The university maintains a packed schedule of events throughout the year, like barbecues, fairs, casino nights, talent shows and live performances. If academics are your priority, you’ll be sure to have opportunities to complement classroom instruction through an active student government and more than 50 student clubs with varying interests. In addition to promoting a sense of community, these organizations are available to help you develop professionally. The university offers more than 50 academic programs in an array of today’s high-demand liberal arts disciplines, including Accounting Information Systems, Psychology and pre-professional programs in Law, Dentistry, Medicine and Optometry. To enable students to take advantage of a private education, the university provides merit and need-based financial aid programs to eligible students who have filed a FAFSA by the March 1 deadline. Types of aid include federal grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs. To be considered eligible for enrollment, applicants must have maintained a 2.5 high school GPA, earned a high school diploma or GED, scored at least 20 on the ACT and 950 on the SAT and submitted a counselor recommendation form. Begin the admissions process today to be on your way to exceptional career preparation and student development in an environment that only Maryville can provide.

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