Maharishi International University

Fairfield, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

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96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$14,956

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

922

Students

Small campus body

$26,468

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Maharishi International University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Fairfield, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 922 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

922 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing50% of degrees

Health Sciences18% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer Science.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $139,773

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agricultural Production Operations.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agricultural Production Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agriculture, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Programming.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Energy and Biologically Based Therapies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,956

In-State Tuition$16,530

Out-of-State Tuition$16,530

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

57%

Pell Grants

65%

Take Loans

56%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$26,468

+6% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$27,981

Completion Signals

50%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

61%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,558

Est. Monthly Payment

$125/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

21%

Men

79%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 21% men and 79% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

34%

Part-Time Share

51%

Avg Family Income

$36,433

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Maharishi International University

Fairfield, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$14,956

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

922

Students

Small campus body

$26,468

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

922 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT CompositeNot Reported

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing50% of degrees

Health Sciences18% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer Science.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $139,773

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agricultural Production Operations.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agricultural Production Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agriculture, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Programming.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Energy and Biologically Based Therapies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,956

In-State Tuition$16,530

Out-of-State Tuition$16,530

Financial Assistance & Support

57%

Pell Grants

65%

Take Loans

56%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$26,468

+6% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$27,981

Completion Signals

50%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

61%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,558

Est. Monthly Payment

$125/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

21%

Men

79%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 21% men and 79% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

34%

Part-Time Share

51%

Avg Family Income

$36,433

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