Maharishi International University: Review & Facts

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Maharishi International University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,675 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1971 and is the only institution located in Fairfield, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

At Maharishi International University you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
24
Maharishi International University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Management, Business, Medical, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Maharishi International University student retention rate is low at 56% (way below Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
56%
Bad
The graduation rate at Maharishi International University is low: 48%.

Student to faculty ratio at Maharishi International University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high - $16,000 a year. The additional fees at Maharishi International University (not included in tuition costs) are around $600, which comes to $16,600 a year.

Read the details about Maharishi International University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
According to government data, 70 applications were submitted and 66 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Maharishi International University is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $20.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Maharishi International University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (641) 472-7000 or check Maharishi International University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,400
Low
Maharishi International University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Maharishi International University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Maharishi International University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: roughly $3,400 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Maharishi International University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Maharishi International University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Maharishi International University
1000 North 4th Street
Fairfield, Iowa
52557, USA
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