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Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Average net price
- $16,579
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Median earnings
- $38,786
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Maharishi International University is a private nonprofit college in Fairfield, IA with 922 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $16,579 per year ($16,306 for families earning under $30,000). 27% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $38,786 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 129
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 125
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 50%
- of admitted students enrolled
Maharishi International University had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.
What Maharishi International University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,280
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $18,530
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,306
- $30–48k$18,450
- $48–75k$16,460
- $75–110k$17,985
- $110k+—
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Freshman retention
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $38,786
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 922
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 68%
- White39%
- Hispanic10%
- Black7%
- Asian1%
Maharishi International University FAQ
What is Maharishi International University's acceptance rate?+
Maharishi International University admits 96% of applicants.
Is Maharishi International University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Maharishi International University?+
In Fall 2023, 129 students applied to Maharishi International University and 125 were admitted; 63 enrolled.
Does Maharishi International University consider legacy status?+
No. Maharishi International University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Maharishi International University require an essay?+
Maharishi International University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Maharishi International University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,280 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,579.
What is Maharishi International University's graduation rate?+
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153861 · How we use this data
Data notes for Maharishi International University
- Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
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