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Maharishi International University Teaching Programs

Maharishi International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, IA. A Remote Town offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Maharishi International University?

Contact information for Maharishi International University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 North 4th Street, Fairfield, IA 52557
Phone:	64147270001242
Website:	www.miu.edu/
Admissions:	www.miu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.miu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Maharishi International University?

You can apply to Maharishi International University online at: https://www.miu.edu/application/

Maharishi International University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Maharishi International University

These are the things Maharishi International University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Maharishi International University?

Maharishi International University has an acceptance rate of 96%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 75% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Maharishi International University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	27	24	89%
Women	66	65	98%

Can I Afford Maharishi International University?

The average net price after aid at Maharishi International University is $18,225. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$16,000
In-State Fees	$530
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,000
Out-of-State Fees	$530
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$16,530
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,530

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 4% of students at Maharishi International University receive some form of financial aid (31 students).

Nearly 64% of students at Maharishi International University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,542 per student.

57% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,466.

Student Loan Debt

65% of Maharishi International University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,860 per year.

Maharishi International University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,541 students enrolled at Maharishi International University, including 774 undergraduate and 1,889 graduate students. Maharishi International University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 774 undergraduate students at Maharishi International University, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Maharishi International University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	57
Hispanic	78
White	298
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	45
Non-Resident	10

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Maharishi International University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	9
Texas	5
Georgia	4
Utah	4
Alaska	3

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Maharishi International University Graduate Student Diversity

1,889 of Maharishi International University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Maharishi International University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Maharishi International University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	81
Black or African American	86
Hispanic	83
White	353
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	37
Non-Resident	1,006

Online Learning at Maharishi International University

Maharishi International University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

36 undergraduate students at Maharishi International University took at least one online class — of those, 798 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 199 students took at least one online class and 1,196 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Maharishi International University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Maharishi International University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	3	3	6

Academic Programs at Maharishi International University

Maharishi International University offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Maharishi International University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.