Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 652
Graduate Enrollment: 1,748
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 94.83%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.7% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 7.7% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 40.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 24.8% (2014)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.6% (2014)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.7% (2016)
Ethnicity Information
White: 42.3%
Black: 7.4%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 31.6%
Black: 7.4%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 31.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,730
In-State tuition: $16,530Out-of-State tuition: $16,530
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $82,108 (2017)
Median Family Income: $8,040 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 55.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,781 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $263 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,553 |
| $30k-48k | $12,414 |
| $48k-75k | $23,358 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 20%6-year graduation rate: 35%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 83.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,781 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,748 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $10,715 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 52.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.2% (2014) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 35.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $24,368 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $24,750 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Agricultural Production Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 390 | $581 | $110,783 ($9,232) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 11 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 15 | $717 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 63 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $38,124Full time faculty: 92%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,041,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $11,507,000 (2022)