Maharishi International University
tuition & fees
$16,530
graduate tuition & fees
$16,530
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
2,592
online students
1,994
Number of Programs
42
Financial Aid Amount
$8,542
Graduation Rate
50%
Maharishi International University is a Private, 4 years college located in Fairfield, Iowa. Maharishi International ranked 12nd in Iowa Colleges and 23rd in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 2,592 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Maharishi International's acceptance rate is 95.70% last year (undergraduate school).
Maharishi International University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Maharishi International University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 North 4th Street, Fairfield, IA 52557 |
| Phone | 641-472-7000 |
| WEB | https://www.miu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.miu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.miu.edu/application/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.miu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.miu.edu/consumer-information/financial-aid-information/federal-net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.miu.edu/catalog |
| Disability Service | students.miu.edu/accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Maharishi International University is 95.70% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 75.28%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.70 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 75.28 % |
Tuition & Fees
Maharishi International's 2025 tuition & fees is $16,530 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($16,530).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,530. The graduate tuition decreased by -44.02% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,530 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,530 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,592 students have enrolled at Maharishi International (2024-2025). Among them, 1,994 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Maharishi International has 922 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,670 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,592 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 922 |
| Graduate Students | 1,670 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,994 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Maharishi International offers 42 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 42 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Maharishi International
| Number of programs | 42 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |