Maryville University

"The masters program part time for the nurse practitioner program was so intense. The school made you believe that you can work and still be a full time mother in the program, WRONG. I went through 4 classes and the fifth class I was required to study hours a day because nursing exams are required. Unfortunately, I can’t get my money back. I wish the school was more honest and not sure if I’m going back next semester. There was no way I was going to do a 16 week course this summer where I had to study nonstop and my children are on summer break. It was impossible to do, so I had no choice but to withdraw. Program is costly as well, costing around 6k a semester. I’ve decided to not go back for my masters, too expensive."

"The college was overall the best decision for me going for physical therapy as it was the nearest PT school near my home. Going here for PT was a fair decision. We learned a great deal, but it was overly stressful for no reason. If we failed a class, it was “you can apply to re-enter the program a year behind your classmates.” Whereas MD students at Mizzou would simply be allowed to take another exam in a few weeks if they didn’t meet requirement grades at first on an exam. It seemed as though the PT program wanted the students to fail. They seemed to enjoy watching the students be in fear of failing and their years of schooling be for nothing - like an abuse of power to watch those under them be instilled with stress and fear. I’m not one who is afraid of work either. This is a general thought from classmates and myself. However, going to this university for degrees that can be completed else where, seems to be a poor decision. Most others I spoke with were getting a degree at the university at a much higher price than other nearby universities would charge. Several of my classmates freshman year realized this and left for better option universities. The university is also unapologetically, obnoxiously liberal. They claim to be “diverse” and by that the university means it will not tolerate the idea of conservatism. Very on sided, hypocritical. This is all my opinion, much toned down for public posting."

"I was in the application process when I couldn't move past a page where I was being forced to identify as something I'm not. Looking for an education, Not indoctrination."

"I attended an online Cyber Security program through MV and honestly it was a total waste. No real world experience, just writing papers and reading books that prepare you for various exams (which NEWS FLASH you can do on your own). The most ridiculous thing is that there were NO LECTURES during the entire course. I never heard an instructions voice. All they did was grade papers and handed out “As”. No real job assistance after the courses were finished. Total waste of money, I strongly suggest against their online programs, you’d probably have better luck attending an intense bootcamp style program with actual job placement assistance."

"As a First Year Maryville Student from Massachusetts. I am very disappointed with my campus life experience at Maryville: 1. The food on campus overpriced for poor quality. Students have spoken up about it on multiple occasions and they refuse to add other food places because of their deal with "fresh Ideas." The food isn't even fresh 99% of the time. 3. I am an out of state student, so I do not have a car in order to get around. This campus offers no transportation for off campus events whatsoever. So if you want to go to six flags or a Cardinals game, make sure you know someone with a car. 4. On campus events dont have enough gear/food for students either. If you wanna go to an on campus even youre going to have to get there 1 hour - 30 min. beforehand if you wish for food or exclusive items. Im a person who has a small palette and find it very frustrating when they advertise all these food options and only have little to no food left 5. For family weekend, you have to pay to participate. I find this odd because usually its free for college parents. 6. Depending on your major registration is a nightmare. The school doesn't offer enough on-campus classes for students. The only way they're going to solve this is remove Fridays as a day off and take away students 3 day weekends. 7. I also live in Saints Hall. I love the dorm rooms, but theres no kitchen or anything within the dorm hall where you can cook. Instead in the main room/floor by the front entrance of the hall, there's a microwave and toaster oven. Both of them are extremely dirty and not kept clean at all, so dont even try cooking in it unless you plan on buying your own Long story short, I believe any college back in your home state has a lot more to offer than what Maryville has. Its not worth the aggravation."