10 Facts About Maryville University

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Maryville University of St Louis is a private university in Town and Country, Missouri.

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Maryville University was founded in 1872 by the Society of the Sacred Heart and was originally called Maryville University Academy of the Sacred Heart and served underprivileged youth and young women.

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The dedication of the new campus on this site in 1961 marked the beginning of Maryville University's move toward being a community-oriented liberal arts institution.

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4.

In 1981, Maryville University launched Weekend College, making it possible for the first time for St Louis-area working adults to complete entire degree programs entirely on weekends.

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5.

The Donius Maryville University Center was completed in 2001, the new theatre auditorium opened in 2002, and apartment style dormitories in 2003.

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6.

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.

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Maryville University of Saint Louis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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8.

Maryville University Library building opened in 1988 and was renovated in 2007 and again in 2015.

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9.

Maryville University became an active member of Division II in July 2011.

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10.

Maryville University has four residential spaces: Mouton Hall, Potter Hall, Saints Hall, and Hilltop Apartments.

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