Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of St. Louis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Maryville University  is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Maryville University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 148 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 