School Information

27.3
Total Enrollment 1,199
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Maharishi University of Management

http://www.mum.edu
1000 N 4th St, Fairfield, Iowa 52557
(515) 472-7000

Maharishi University of Management was founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to fulfill the highest ideals of education. Foremost among these ideals is developing the full potential of consciousness in every student — to help students develop the ability to think and act in accord with the laws of nature and to live fulfilled and successful lives. This fulfills the long-sought goal of education: to produce fully developed individuals, citizens who can fulfill their own aspirations while promoting all good in society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Maharishi University of Management, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 87.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,436), and 62% receive loans ($10,580 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,000. Off campus it is around $6,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Maharishi University of Management is $16,856 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 107 people applied to Maharishi University of Management. Of the applicants, 49.0% were admitted (48.0% male & 49.0% female ) and 94.0% accepted (96.0% male and 92.0% female)

Of the 271 undergraduate students at Maharishi University of Management, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (68.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 46.0% of the 928 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     50.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-369-6480
Admissions Office Email admissions@mum.edu
Admissions Office Address Maharishi University of Management • Fairfield, Iowa 52557
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.mum.edu/admissions/transfer.html
Admissions Website http://www.mum.edu/admissions/welcome.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.mum.edu/apply/
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Maharishi University of Management, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Maharishi University of Management Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 3 0 1
Physiology, General 3 0 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 16 62 1
Accounting and Business/Management 43
Business Administration and Management, General 0 16 19 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 4
Communication and Media Studies, Other 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 2 148
Computer Science 1 2 148
Education 0 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 0 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 3
English language and literature/letters 4
English Language and Literature, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4 18 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 4 18 1
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Neuroscience 0
Natural resources and conservation 8
Environmental Science 8
Physical sciences 0 0
Physics, Other 0 0
Visual and performing arts 0 4 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 4 0
 
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