Maharishi University of Management: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3424 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #955 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #887 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1197 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 777
- Graduates
- 1,889
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.miu.edu
Maharishi University of Management Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Maharishi University of Management has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 93% | 99% |
| Applicants | 129 | 41 | 88 |
| Admissions | 125 | 38 | 87 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 63 | 15 | 48 |
377 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,589 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 1089 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 709 (27%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 332 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 187 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 159 (6%) |
| Asian | 100 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 73 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Maharishi University of Management is $18,875 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,578 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,774 |
| $48-75K | $22,627 |
| $75-110K | $18,225 |
| $110K+ | $24,730 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,000 | $29,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,000 | $29,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,000 | $29,000 |
| Fee in-district | $530 | $530 |
| Fee in-state | $530 | $530 |
| Fee out-of-state | $530 | $530 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 906 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,400 |
| Room charge | $3,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,000 |
Maharishi University of Management majors
Maharishi University of Management has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs, 549 master's across 12 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Maharishi University of Management.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 7 | 334 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | 22 | 2 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine & Ayurveda | 59 | ||
| Holistic & Integrative Health | 47 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 42 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 34 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | 22 | 3 |
| Aromatherapy | 15 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 15 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | 6 | |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 9 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 5 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 156 | 549 | 8 |
Maharishi University of Management has a graduation rate of 18%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 18% | 11% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Maharishi University of Management has published 751 scientific papers with 17,590 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, History, and Archaeology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 205 |
| 1993 | 9 | 196 |
| 1994 | 20 | 172 |
| 1995 | 9 | 254 |
| 1996 | 13 | 276 |
| 1997 | 14 | 224 |
| 1998 | 9 | 223 |
| 1999 | 34 | 249 |
| 2000 | 8 | 340 |
| 2001 | 10 | 318 |
| 2002 | 11 | 321 |
| 2003 | 4 | 386 |
| 2004 | 9 | 359 |
| 2005 | 6 | 334 |
| 2006 | 5 | 443 |
| 2007 | 4 | 367 |
| 2008 | 3 | 422 |
| 2009 | 8 | 519 |
| 2010 | 8 | 409 |
| 2011 | 14 | 614 |
| 2012 | 12 | 608 |
| 2013 | 8 | 550 |
| 2014 | 13 | 614 |
| 2015 | 11 | 618 |
| 2016 | 17 | 428 |
| 2017 | 28 | 626 |
| 2018 | 40 | 580 |
| 2019 | 30 | 673 |
| 2020 | 46 | 910 |
| 2021 | 44 | 780 |
| 2022 | 24 | 869 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1287 |
| 2024 | 59 | 1081 |
Notable alumni
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Jeffrey M. Smith
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianfilm director
- Biography
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Jeffrey M. Smith is an American consumer activist, self-published author, and former politician. He is the author of two books on genetically engineered foods, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating, and Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which he made into a film in 2012. He has appeared twice on each of the shows -The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors. Smith has worked with organic food marketers and alternative health product promoters to advocate against genetically modified food. Supporters identify Smith as an influential educator on the alleged risks associated with genetically modified foods, while others point out Smith's lack of formal scientific training. In 1998, Smith ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a candidate for the Natural Law Party. As of 2021, Smith is the executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, and executive director of the global campaign Protect Nature Now.
General info
| Alternative names | MUM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to June (August - January; February-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 434 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 North 4th Street Fairfield, Iowa, 52557 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 64147270001242 |