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Maryville University of Saint Louis — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Saint Louis, MO · 5,658 students

The verdict

Maryville University of Saint Louis charges a net price of $22,066/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $88,264. Graduates earn a median $62,105 ten years after entry, $13,745/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 6.4 years — a 20-year net return of $186,636, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Maryville University of Saint Louis's 6.4-year payback ranks #558 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 56% of them, and #11 of 71 in Missouri.

Better ROI than 56% of US colleges#558 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$22,066
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$62,105
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
6.4 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
95%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Maryville University of Saint Louis: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$22,066/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$88,264our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$62,105Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$13,745/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$22,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback6.4 yrsour math
20-year net return$186,636our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Maryville University of Saint Louis: frequently asked questions

Is Maryville University of Saint Louis worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Maryville University of Saint Louis charges $22,066/yr after aid ($88,264 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $62,105 ten years out — $13,745/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 6.4 years and returns $186,636 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Maryville University of Saint Louis degree take to pay off?
About 6.4 years. We divide the $88,264 four-year net cost by the $13,745/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Maryville University of Saint Louis cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $22,066/yr — about $88,264 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Maryville University of Saint Louis compare to other Missouri colleges?
It ranks #11 of 71 Missouri colleges we track by payback. Its $62,105 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $22,066 net price is above the national median of $16,906.