Maharishi International University
Maharishi International University (MIU), formerly Maharishi University of Management, is a private university in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and practices a "consciousness-based education" system that includes the Transcendental Meditation technique. Its founding principles are the development of the full potential of the individual, fulfilling economic aspirations while maximizing proper use of the environment and bringing spiritual fulfillment and happiness to humanity.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Average net price: $14,956
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,149
- Graduation rate (150%): 50%
- Graduation rate (200%): 35%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 63%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $27,981
- Median earnings (8 years): $29,723
- Median earnings (6 years): $26,468
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, remote
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Fairfield, IA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Maharishi International University include Business Administration and Management, Holistic, Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Business Administration and Management (96 bachelor's)
- Holistic (36 bachelor's)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences (33 bachelor's)
- Cinematography and Film (9 bachelor's)
- Fine (6 bachelor's)
- Computer Science (5 bachelor's)
- Multi- (3 bachelor's)
- Sustainability Studies (3 bachelor's)
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (1 bachelor's)
- Mathematics (1 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 21%, Computer Science 61%, Health 18%, Biological Sciences 0%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Maharishi International University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,578 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $17,578
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $14,774
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $22,627
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $24,730
- In-state tuition and fees: $16,530
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $16,530
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $7,400
- Off-campus room and board: $8,000
- Off-campus with family: $4,000
- Typical cost of attendance: $24,930
- Sticker vs net gap: 40%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 57%
- Federal loan recipients: 65%
- Average institutional grant: $6,425
- Average federal loan: $8,860
- Median debt at graduation: $24,781
Admissions
Maharishi International University admits 96% of applicants. Of students admitted, 75% enrolled.
- Applications: 93
- Admitted: 89
- Enrolled: 67
- Yield (first-choice signal): 75%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,149
- Women: 55%
- Commuter share (estimated): 21%
- Part-time undergraduates: 51%
- Age 25 and older: 75%
- Graduate students: 1,675
- Graduation rate: 50%
- Come back after freshman year: 61%
- First-generation: 34%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 94%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $45,058
- Associate professor salary: $54,832
- Assistant professor salary: $38,023
- On-campus housing capacity: 906
- Meal plan meals per week: 20
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Maharishi International University acceptance rate? Maharishi International University admits 96% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Maharishi International University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,578 a year after aid. Average net price is $14,956.
What majors does Maharishi International University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Holistic, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Cinematography and Film, Fine.
What is the average salary after Maharishi International University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,981 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Maharishi International University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 63% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 50%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Maharishi International University official site: https://miu.edu.