Maharishi University of Management: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3372 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #951 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #883 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1015 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 681
- Graduates
- 1,992
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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 | 94% | 83% | 98% |
| Applicants | 70 | 18 | 52 |
| Admissions | 66 | 15 | 51 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 2 | 14 |
284 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,474 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 | 1232 (46%) |
|---|---|
| White | 646 (24%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 330 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 176 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 143 (5%) |
| Asian | 101 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Maharishi University of Management is $16,979 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 | $15,765 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,874 |
| $48-75K | $12,730 |
| $75-110K | $18,225 |
| $110K+ | $26,910 |
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 210 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs, 550 master's across 12 programs, and 5 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 | 4 | 348 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 112 | 45 | 2 |
| Ayurvedic Medicine & Ayurveda | 64 | ||
| Holistic & Integrative Health | 37 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 33 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 29 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 12 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | 4 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 7 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | 4 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 210 | 550 | 5 |
Maharishi University of Management has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 30% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Maharishi University of Management has published 606 scientific papers with 13,300 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, History, and Archaeology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 167 |
| 1992 | 16 | 169 |
| 1993 | 9 | 168 |
| 1994 | 19 | 149 |
| 1995 | 9 | 220 |
| 1996 | 10 | 240 |
| 1997 | 14 | 203 |
| 1998 | 11 | 194 |
| 1999 | 11 | 205 |
| 2000 | 7 | 287 |
| 2001 | 8 | 271 |
| 2002 | 10 | 260 |
| 2003 | 4 | 321 |
| 2004 | 9 | 287 |
| 2005 | 4 | 309 |
| 2006 | 7 | 359 |
| 2007 | 6 | 290 |
| 2008 | 3 | 327 |
| 2009 | 9 | 484 |
| 2010 | 7 | 354 |
| 2011 | 13 | 550 |
| 2012 | 12 | 572 |
| 2013 | 8 | 498 |
| 2014 | 14 | 534 |
| 2015 | 8 | 555 |
| 2016 | 14 | 352 |
| 2017 | 19 | 479 |
| 2018 | 39 | 525 |
| 2019 | 29 | 469 |
| 2020 | 32 | 562 |
| 2021 | 45 | 604 |
| 2022 | 21 | 579 |
| 2023 | 53 | 704 |
Notable alumni
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Jeffrey M. Smith
- Occupations
- politicianwriterfilm 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 | 354 |
| 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 |