Maryville College Admission Requirements

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Maryville College Admission Overview

Maryville College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Maryville College admitted 60.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-). Maryville College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maryville College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Maryville College

Acceptance Rate

The Maryville College acceptance rate is 60.9%. Last year, 2,061 of 3,383 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Maryville College and can you get accepted?

Maryville College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Maryville College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maryville College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.61

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Maryville College typically have around a 3.61 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Maryville College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #14 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Maryville College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 29.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 10.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Maryville College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1018-1188

Freshmen who sent SAT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 513
  • Math 505
  • Composite 1018
SAT 25th percentile scores for Maryville College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 598
  • Composite 1188
SAT 75th percentile scores for Maryville College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Maryville College typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 1018–1188) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. Maryville College ranks #18 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1018 to 1188

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maryville College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

77%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 17
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Maryville College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 29
  • Math 26
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Maryville College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Maryville College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Maryville College places #8 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Maryville College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,731 1,562 3,383
Accepted 1,147 861 2,061
Acceptance Rate 66% 55% 61%
Enrolled 145 127 281
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Maryville College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Maryville College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Maryville College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Maryville College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Maryville College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220710.

GPA calculator: Maryville College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026