At Maryville University, we streamlined the application and admission process — so you can focus on achieving your educational goals.
General admission requirements*
You can apply with no application fee or entrance exams, and we’ll attempt to request your previous transcripts on your behalf.
Undergraduate Applicants
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Minimum high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Graduate Applicants
- Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree if applying for a doctorate) from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
*Note that requirements may vary depending on the degree or certificate you choose.
We’re flexible and here to help
Even if you don’t quite meet all the requirements, we have options. Applicants who don’t meet the GPA requirements may still be considered for provisional admission.
Schedule an appointment with an enrollment advisor, and we’ll talk you through the whole process.
Find the program that fits your life and goals
Use the dropdown menus to access an exclusive program guide with key details including curriculum and dates for your degree or certificate.
Transfer credit friendly
Generally, credits with a grade of C- or better at an accredited institution will be accepted.
98% of our online students report positive outcomes
Our grads either found a job or pursued further education within six months of graduation.
Personalized support – whenever you need it
Get personalized student advising, tech support, mental health resources, and career coaching.
No entrance exams or application fee
Skip the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT — and apply in about 15 minutes with no fee.
Faculty focused on your career goals
The professors definitely look out for you at Maryville. They all asked about my plans after graduation and pointed me toward multiple resources whenever I needed help with anything.
— Chris V., Online Master’s in Strategic Communication and Leadership
Personalized support for your unique circumstances
Throughout the program, I had several life changes. … [My advisor] worked with me throughout the years — whatever I needed, there was somebody I could reach out to, talk to.
— Nasu-Alice M., Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN PMHNP)
