Academic units There are six colleges and schools at Maryville University. • The College of Arts and Sciences offers graduate and undergraduate programs within the five main areas of
art and design, the
humanities,
science and
mathematics, and the
social sciences. • The School of Education has a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs in education. In Fall 2011, Maryville added a Doctor of Education program with a focus on Higher Education Leadership. Maryville uses a unique approach to this program. It delivers the class in a cohort of 15–22 students who advance through classes together (separate from the other concentration students), forming a supportive academic and professional network. • The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing is named in recognition of a gift from
Mercy and is the namesake of the founder of the
Sisters of Mercy. The school continues a longstanding tradition at Maryville of ensuring a strong education in healthcare. Nearly 3,000 nursing graduates have completed their clinicals locally and their degrees online. • The Walker College of Health Professions provides a wide range of programs in the health professions, including
physical therapy,
occupational therapy,
music therapy, rehabilitation counseling, speech-language pathology, healthcare practice management, and communication science and disorders. Maryville is one of only three universities in Missouri to offer a degree in music therapy. • The John E. Simon School of Business, named after the late St. Louis
philanthropist, offers programs in
accounting,
marketing,
e-business,
business administration,
information systems, cybersecurity, financial services,
internet marketing, international business, sport business management, and other areas of
business studies. In 2014, Maryville University launched an accelerated online MBA program for distance learners. The school fosters a strong relationship with
Edward Jones Investments. The John E. Simon School of Business also houses the Maryville Virtual Lab for online learning in the cybersecurity field. • The School of Adult and Online Education provides educational opportunities online and through the Weekend and Evening College on the main campus.
Ranking Maryville University's ranking in the 2023
U.S. News & World Report edition of Best Colleges was tied at 249 in "National Universities". In the 2024 rankings, the university was tied with
Purdue University Northwest, with a rank of 132 out of 185 in Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs. Maryville was also tied with
Anderson University,
Geneva College,
Southwestern College, and
University of Alaska-Fairbanks with a rank of 171 out of 359 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs. Additionally, it was also tied with
Columbia College with a rank of 94 out of 98 in Best Bachelor's Programs for Veterans.
Accreditation In 1925, Maryville,
Fontbonne, and
Webster Colleges were accorded the status of "corporate colleges" of
Saint Louis University and were
accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Maryville has been independently accredited since 1941. The nursing program is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The Simon School of Business is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Teacher education is accredited by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Relevant programs within the College of Arts and Sciences are accredited by the
American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals, the
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) (formerly known as FIDER), the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the
National Association of Schools of Music.
Maryville University Library The Maryville University Library building opened in 1988 and was renovated in 2007 and again in 2015. It is a member of the Missouri Bibliographic Information User System (MOBIUS). == Athletics ==