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A brave decision can change your life.
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A brave decision can change your life.
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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

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.

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*Note that requirements may vary depending on the degree or certificate you choose.

Why choose Maryville Online?

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)

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Let us be your guide.

Take your first step toward your future. Complete the form and gain exclusive access to our convenient program guide, providing everything you need to know about our online program, including curriculum info, the admission process, key dates, and more.