2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$24,733
Net Price
92%
Admitted
26%
Enrolled
73%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Maryville University of Saint Louis
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 10,596. In 2021, there were 148 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #12 in Missouri and ranks #312 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
148
Total Enrollment
10,596
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Missouri Rank
Combining ranking factors for 39 schools that offer psychology degrees in Missouri, Maryville University of Saint Louis ranks #12.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Maryville University of Saint Louis ranks #312.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Maryville University of Saint Louis offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 |
Forensic Psychology | 10 |
General Psychology | 92 |
Industrial Organizational Psychology | 5 |
Research Psychology | 13 |
Social Psychology | 13 |
Total Graduates | 148 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 3,557 students applied to the Maryville University of Saint Louis. The university admitted 92% and 26% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Missouri universities is 4,597. On average, all Missouri institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Maryville University of Saint Louis students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 82%. Compared to all Missouri four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.
The overall graduation rate for Maryville University of Saint Louis is 73%, compared to 54% for all Missouri universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 27%.
Compare MUSL to Missouri Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Maryville University of Saint Louis to the average of all Missouri four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MUSL
3,557
Applicants
92%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
82%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
MO Colleges
4,597
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
70%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 167 or 15% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 946 or 85% part-time faculty members employed at Maryville University of Saint Louis. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 167 or 15%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MUSL
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
15%
Percent Full-Time
85%
Percent Part-Time
15%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MO Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
51%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Maryville University of Saint Louis the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $24,766, and the average cost for books and supplies is $0.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,346 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,350.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Maryville University of Saint Louis in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Maryville University of Saint Louis | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $12,000 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $8,536 |
Total Living Expenses | $20,536 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $24,766 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $0 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $45,302 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $14,346 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,350 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $15,696 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Maryville University of Saint Louis is $24,733. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Maryville University of Saint Louis to all Missouri universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MUSL
$45,302
Cost to Attend
$12,042
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$24,733
Net Price
MO Colleges
$34,004
Cost to Attend
$14,433
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,086
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 711 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,481 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,042.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 4,481 | $12,042 |
Pell Grants | 1,926 | $4,061 |
Federal Student Loans | 3,110 | $6,833 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Maryville University of Saint Louis to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MUSL
4,481
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
1,926
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
3,110
Federal Student Loans
33%
Federal Student Loans
MO Colleges
3,322
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,371
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
1,909
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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