International Admissions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maryville located?
Maryville University is located in the west St. Louis County area of St. Louis, Missouri. We are located in the affluent and safe residential area of Town & Country, approximately 20 minutes from the downtown area and 15-20 minutes from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (airport code: STL).
How do I apply to Maryville University as an international student?
Please submit the following documents:
Can I apply without an English proficiency exam score?
No – Maryville University requires all international applicants, whose first language is not English, to submit an English proficiency exam score. We do not offer conditional admission and we use AACRAO to determine official language and language of instruction for countries.
What English proficiency score is required?
Undergraduate English proficiency requirements
Graduate English proficiency requirements
Does Maryville have an application deadline?
Maryville University does not have a deadline for submitting an application. However, if you are applying from overseas, plan to apply by June 1st for the Fall semester and by November 1st for the Spring semester, in order to allow enough time for document processing, issuing the I-20 and interviewing at the U.S. Embassy. Please note there are deadlines for competitive scholarships.
How can I get an I-20?
Students must first be admitted to Maryville University. After admission, students are guided through the process of submitting the Advance Tuition Payment, necessary financial documents, and passport ID page to be issued a Form I-20.
Are international students eligible for scholarships?
Yes. International undergraduate students are eligible to receive scholarships. Maryville does not award graduate student scholarships.
Automatic academic scholarships are awarded using GPA and/or test score, athletic scholarships are awarded by coaches, and competitive scholarships have a strict priority date for fall-entry freshmen only. Please contact the coach directly for information about athletic scholarship opportunities.
What kind of financial support documents do you require?
To receive a Form I-20, the U.S. federal government requires that student shows financial ability to support a minimum of one year of study. Students can have more than one sponsor contributing to their education in the U.S. For additional information, please refer to the DHS Study in the States website.
How do I apply for an F-1 student visa?
After receiving a Form I-20, students must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, submit the DS-160 visa application and schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please refer to the Department of State website for additional information.
How do I transfer credits to Maryville?
If your credits are from a U.S. institution, please have an official transcript sent directly to Maryville University. If your credits are from outside the U.S., transfer credit will be evaluated upon receipt of an official transcript evaluation.
Can I stay on campus during holiday vacation breaks?
Maryville University Residential Life makes these decisions on a case-by-case basis. Additional costs may apply. Please contact Residential Life directly for additional information.
Maryville Payment Options
Please see additional information here: Payment Options. Students can also pay via wire transfer using FlyWire.