The Great Smoky Mountains fill the skyline south of Maryville College, a small liberal arts college in east Tennessee founded in 1819. Campus has its own woods with hiking and biking trails. Every student completes a senior research project before graduating. Knoxville and its airport are about 20 minutes away.
Maryville, Tennessee, United States
Official website: maryvillecollege.edu
1819
Private liberal arts college, Presbyterian heritage
College woods near the Smoky Mountains
Around 1,000 students
$38,000 – $42,000
International students, undergraduate tuition before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on maryvillecollege.edu before you apply.
BA Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BA Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BA Outdoor Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
A senior research project required of every student.
Campus woods with trails for hiking and mountain biking.
The Smoky Mountains less than an hour away.
Graduates work in health, education, business and conservation across Tennessee.
Many go on to graduate or professional school.
Knoxville's hospitals and firms offer internships.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Maryville is a small, friendly town in Blount County, with a walkable downtown and a greenway along Pistol Creek.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is close enough for weekend hikes. Knoxville, home to the University of Tennessee, adds concerts and shops about 20 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Maryville College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Maryville reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by spring for fall to allow time for the I-20 and visa.
Most students start in August. Spring entry in January is possible for many majors.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Maryville College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Biology, business, psychology, nursing and outdoor studies are popular. Entry is based on high school grades and essays, with IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79 for international students.
Yes. Maryville gives merit scholarships to most students, including international applicants, which lower the sticker price substantially.
