PrivateSuburbanMaryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri 63141-7299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,105 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,047.
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Varsity Sports — Saints
History & Fun Facts
- •History Maryville was founded in 1872 by the Society of the Sacred Heart and was originally called Maryville Academy of the Sacred Heart and served underprivileged youth and young women.
- •The school became a junior college in 1921, then a four-year college in 1923 and was renamed Maryville College of the Sacred Heart.
- •The dedication of the new campus on this site in 1961 marked the beginning of Maryville's move toward being a community-oriented liberal arts institution.
- •In 1968, the university became a co-educational institution.
- •In Maryville's Centennial year of 1972, ownership of the college was transferred to a lay board of trustees.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,041
Programs (97)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
42
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment