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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$16,530
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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 1,861, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,530.
This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$16,530
Avg tuition
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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.
Acceptance Rate Insight
81% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
56% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
ACT 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
Number of Students Enrolled
54%
Online Student Enrollment
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
52%
White
17%
Unknown
17%
Black
7%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
38%
Socio-economic diversity
78% 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
9
Total Online Enrollment
999
Percent of Programs Online
74% On-campus
26% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
78%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
94%
Pell Grant
78%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.