Maharishi International University

https://www.miu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,000
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,281
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    95.7%
    93 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,592
    43.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    50%
    9 Graduates

    About

    Maharishi International University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Maharishi International University were Computer Science (411 degrees awarded), Ayurvedic Medicine (87 degrees), and Other Philosophy & Religious Studies (25 degrees).

    In 2024, 843 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Maharishi International University. 45.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (172 degrees), 2.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Maharishi International University is $16,000, which is $−8,000 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Maharishi International University is $16,000, which is $8,000 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,281.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Maharishi International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Maharishi International University was $16,000. The cost of tuition at Maharishi International University is $−8,000 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,281
    2024 Value
    13.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Maharishi International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,281. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Maharishi International University grew by 13.7%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,700
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Maharishi International University was of $7,700 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.05% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Maharishi International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Maharishi International University received 93 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 27.9% annual growth. Out of those 93 applicants, 89 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,592 students enrolled at Maharishi International University in 2024.

    Maharishi International University has an overall enrollment yield of 75.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    95.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    89
    Accepted Out of 93

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Maharishi International University was 95.7% (89 admissions from 93 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 27.9%, while admissions declined by 28.8%.

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    Enrollment

    Maharishi International University had a total enrollment of 2,592 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Maharishi International University is 1,124 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,468. This means that 43.4% of students enrolled at Maharishi International University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Maharishi International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.8% White, 6.44% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 3.24% Asian, 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0772% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Maharishi International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.1%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (8.91%), followed by White Male (4.52%) and Black or African American Male (2.85%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    43.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Maharishi International University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,592 students. The full-time enrollment at Maharishi International University is 1,124 and the part-time enrollment is 1,468. This means that 43.4% of students enrolled at Maharishi International University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    61%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Maharishi International University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Maharishi International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      668 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      167 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      144 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Maharishi International University is 25.8% White, 6.44% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 3.24% Asian, 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0772% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 528 students (20.4%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 77 fewer women than men received degrees from Maharishi International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Maharishi International University is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Maharishi International University is Computer Science (411 degrees awarded), followed by Ayurvedic Medicine (87 degrees) and Other Philosophy & Religious Studies (25 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Maharishi International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maharishi International University are Accountants & auditors (1,039,800 people), Other managers (925,220 people), Software developers (811,440 people), Financial managers (555,025 people), and Chief executives & legislators (466,379 people).

    The most specialized majors at Maharishi International University in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Business (147 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maharishi International University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Maharishi International University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Business (147 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maharishi International University are Computer Systems Design (1,240,073 people), Elementary & secondary schools (778,421 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (608,587 people), Banking & related activities (535,756 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (509,064 people).

    The most specialized majors at Maharishi International University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), Business (147 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Maharishi International University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      96 degrees awarded
    2. Holistic Health
      36 degrees awarded
    3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Maharishi International University was General Business Administration & Management with 96 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    460
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    383
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 460 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi International University, which is 1.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (383).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 345 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi International University in Computer Science, which is 4.86 times more than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.88 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    50%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 50% of students graduating from Maharishi International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      172 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      65 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      35 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Maharishi International University is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

    13.4% of degree recipients (113 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      131 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      117 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      96 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Maharishi International University is white female (131 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (117 degrees).

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    Operations

    Maharishi International University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 879k (7.26%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Maharishi International University had a total salary expenditure of 56M. Maharishi International University employs 44 Assistant professors, 32 Instructors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Maharishi International University are Male Assistant professor (25), Male Instructor (19), and Male Professor (19).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maharishi International University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Service, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

    Endowment

    $12.1M
    2024 Endowment
    7.88%
    growth from 2023

    Maharishi International University has an endowment valued at about $12.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Maharishi International University grew 7.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $19.4M
    2024 Salaries
    0.859%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Maharishi International University paid a median of $19.4M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($56M) and a 0.859% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 29.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.78M
    Instructional Salaries
    116
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Maharishi International University paid a total of $4.78M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maharishi International University were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Service with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

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