Maharishi University of Management
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
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About Maharishi University of Management
Maharishi University of Management is a small private university located on a rural campus in Fairfield, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 655, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,000.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
95% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
75%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
40%
White
25%
Unknown
15%
Black
9%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
49%
Socio-economic diversity
79% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
17
Total Online Enrollment
1,791
Percent of Programs Online
53% On-campus
47% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 29% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 73% online
Doctorate 67% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $16,000 | $16,000 |
Graduate | $32,000 | $32,000 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $7,400 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,800 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,800 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,800 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $28,200 | $28,200 |
Off-campus without family | $28,200 | $28,200 |
Off-campus with family | $20,800 | $20,800 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
79%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
89%
Pell Grant
79%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$23k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
BA
MA
DOC
Holistic/Integrative Health
BA
MA
DOC
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
BA
MA
DOC
Holistic/Integrative Health
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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