Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri · Private Nonprofit · 95.1% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 68/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Maryville University of Saint Louis scores 68 (Fair Value). Sticker tuition is $27,166 but net price averages $22,066, with a four-year total cost of $88,264 that exceeds outcomes for most graduates. Top programs in nursing and business intelligence show strong outcomes; psychology and biology at this price point are a financial stretch.
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $27,166/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $27,166/yr |
| Average net price | $22,066/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $88,264 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $62,105 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $44,100 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,000 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $233 |
| Estimated payback period | 8.4 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 66.2% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,658 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $27,166/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $22,066/year, or roughly $88,264 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $16,528/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $26,741/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $22,000, which works out to about $233 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($44,100) and comes to 0.50, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,528 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,751 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,364 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,062 |
| $110,001+ | $26,741 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 pay $16,528 net price per year at Maryville - roughly $66,000 over four years. Against average 6-year earnings of $44,100, the payback is challenging unless the student enters a high-earning program. The 36.4% Pell rate means low-income students represent a substantial share of the student body, and the 8.4-year payback is a real constraint for families with limited financial cushion.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families ($48,001-$75,000) pay $17,364 per year, nearly identical to the lowest income band, which is an unusually flat aid structure. Families earning $75,001-$110,000 face a steep jump to $26,062 - rising nearly $9,000 - which suggests aid phases out sharply at that threshold.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000+ pay $26,741 per year, a total four-year cost of roughly $107,000. Only nursing and the intelligence/security track justify that price point with data-supported outcomes.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Maryville University of Saint Louis with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $79,219 | B |
| Psychology | $57,922 | D |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $70,665 | B |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $84,342 | B |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | $56,323 | D |
| Design and Applied Arts | $52,185 | C |
| Accounting | $70,344 | B |
| Biology | $61,722 | D |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | $53,667 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $74,114 | B |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing is Maryville's strongest program by outcomes: 169 graduates, $69,116 year-one earnings, $79,219 at year four, and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.432 (ROI grade B). Median debt of $29,881 is elevated - graduates should model repayment carefully against a $79k trajectory.
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
The intelligence and security operations program (78 graduates) earns $61,299 year-one and $84,342 at year four with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.363 (ROI grade B). This program channels graduates into federal civilian, defense contractor, and law enforcement roles where Maryville has demonstrated placement. The four-year trajectory to $84k is the strongest non-nursing, non-nursing-adjacent outcome in the catalog.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration (79 graduates) earns $48,296 year-one and $70,665 at year four (ROI grade B). Debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.437 is manageable but not compelling at a $22,066 net price.
Psychology
Psychology (95 graduates) is one of Maryville's weakest outcomes: $25,204 year-one, $57,922 at year four, and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.853 (ROI grade D). At a $22,066 net price, this program generates a nearly 4-to-1 debt-to-year-one-earnings ratio. Graduates in psychology-adjacent fields at this earnings level will spend most of their twenties managing debt from a credential that yields slow wage growth.
Biology
Biology (43 graduates) carries $29,703 year-one earnings, $61,722 at year four, and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.875 (ROI grade D). The year-one figure reflects that most biology graduates pursue graduate or professional school before entering high-earning roles - but Maryville's data does not separate pre-med from terminal bachelor students. Families should understand the near-term earnings are low relative to cost.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 70.3% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 72.1% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 64.5% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 73.1% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Maryville University of Saint Louis’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 95.1% |
| Enrollment | 5,658 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 36.4% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $9,445 |
Maryville's 95.1% admission rate and absence of published test score ranges signal that the school competes for enrollment, not selectivity. There is no meaningful academic filter. Cost and fit with specific programs matter far more in the enrollment decision than admissions odds.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Maryville's completion rate is 66.2%.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville University of Saint Louis (this school) | 68 | $22,066 | $62,105 |
| Bellevue University | 65 | $17,550 | $61,289 |
| National University | 64 | $22,878 | $67,548 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | 61 | $16,898 | $59,986 |
| Avila University | 51 | $16,053 | $52,773 |
| Mission University | 15 | $21,383 | $38,641 |
Who Thrives Here
Maryville admits 95.1% of applicants with no published test score data. At 5,658 students with a 36.4% Pell grant rate, the school serves a broad socioeconomic mix. Students targeting nursing, accounting, or intelligence/security programs get defensible returns.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $22,066 a year after aid ($88,264 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $62,105 a decade out, the cost takes about 8.4 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
Median debt of $22,000 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $44,100 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Maryville University of Saint Louis: Common Questions
Is Maryville University of Saint Louis worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether Maryville University of Saint Louis is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 68/100 on our ROI scale. At $22,066 a year after aid ($88,264 over four years) against $62,105 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 8.4 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Maryville University of Saint Louis cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $22,066 a year, or roughly $88,264 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $62,105 ten years after enrolling, roughly $20,305 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Maryville University of Saint Louis?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 8.4 years for Maryville University of Saint Louis. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $22,000, against average earnings of $44,100 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis?
The six-year graduation rate is 66.2%, at or above the 64% national average for four-year schools (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.