Maharishi University of Management

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fairfield, IA

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$16,000

Avg tuition

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About Maharishi University of Management

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Maharishi University of Management is a small private university located on a rural campus in Fairfield, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 541, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. 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.

100% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

47% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

43% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.

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2k

Students enrolled

67%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

43%

White

24%

Unknown

15%

Black

9%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

46%

Socio-economic diversity

67% 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

12

Total Online Enrollment

1,344

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

66% On-campus

34% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 20% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 50% online

Master's Check Bold 57% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $16,000 $16,000
Graduate $29,000 $29,000

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 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

67%

State Grant Aid

7%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

67%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,981
State Grant Aid $4,412
Institution Grant Aid $8,743
Pell Grant Aid $4,976

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 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.