Maharishi International Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Maharishi International University is a private research university in Fairfield, Iowa, enrolling about 922 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.70% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,981 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,530
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,956 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 922 48.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 33.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 93.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,305
- Applicants (IPEDS): 129
- Room & Board: $7,400 annual estimate
Maharishi International University: what the data shows
Common questions about Maharishi International University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Maharishi International University?
Maharishi International University is located in Fairfield, IA (ZIP 52557).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Maharishi International University public or private?
Maharishi International University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Maharishi International University cost?
Published tuition: $16,530.
Average net price after aid: $14,956.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,269 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,585 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,066 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,954 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $66,120.
How hard is it to get into Maharishi International University?
Admission rate: 95.70%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Maharishi International University?
Total enrollment: 922 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,305 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,670 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Maharishi International University?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 61.3%.
What do graduates of Maharishi International University earn?
Median earnings: $26,468 six years after entry; $27,981 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,781.
56.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Maharishi International University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (416 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (117 completions)
- Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda (87 completions)
- Holistic/Integrative Health (36 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (33 completions)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other (29 completions)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (18 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (15 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (14 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Maharishi International University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.70%; completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $27,981 at 10 years; net price $14,956. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,530
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Maharishi International University was $16,530.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,956
2024 Value
In 2024 Maharishi International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,956.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,956 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$66,120 4-Year Tuition
$7,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,930 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$99,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Maharishi International University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Maharishi International University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Maharishi International University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,430 | $26,430 | $16,555 |
| 2014 | $26,430 | $26,430 | $16,803 |
| 2015 | $26,530 | $26,530 | $17,663 |
| 2016 | $27,530 | $27,530 | $18,047 |
| 2017 | $27,530 | $27,530 | $17,942 |
| 2018 | $16,530 | $16,530 | $15,093 |
| 2019 | $16,530 | $16,530 | $12,441 |
| 2020 | $16,530 | $16,530 | $14,052 |
| 2021 | $16,530 | $16,530 | $14,573 |
| 2022 | $16,530 | $16,530 | $17,818 |
| 2023 | $16,530 | $16,530 | $18,225 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.70% Acceptance Rate
129 Total Applicants
125 Students Admitted
63 First-Time Students Enrolled
50.40% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Maharishi International University reported total enrollment of about 922 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (34.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). About 56.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Maharishi International University in 2024 is 922 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,305 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,670 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.3%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 38.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.89% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.89% of students graduating from Maharishi International University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 83% male / 17% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 21% male / 79% female
- Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Maharishi International University.
Return on Investment
$24,781 Median Student Debt
$27,981 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
88.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
367.72% Return on Investment
8.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Maharishi International University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 416 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 117 completions
3. Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda: 87 completions
4. Holistic/Integrative Health: 36 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33 completions
6. Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other: 29 completions
7. Playwriting and Screenwriting: 18 completions
8. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 15 completions
9. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Maharishi International University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Maharishi International University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Maharishi International University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 93.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,582
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,694
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Maharishi International University is a private non-profit institution located in Fairfield, IA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda. Enrollment is approximately 922 students. Student body composition includes White (38.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (34.4%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). The admission rate is 95.70%. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 56.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Fairfield, IA 52557
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Maharishi International University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maharishi International University located?
Maharishi International University is located in Fairfield, IA.
What is Maharishi International University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Maharishi International University is 95.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 129 applicants and 125 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Maharishi International University cost?
Reported tuition is $16,530 and average net price is $14,956 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Maharishi International University?
Maharishi International University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,305 students, White (38.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (34.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Maharishi International University?
About 33.8% of students at Maharishi International University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Maharishi International University earn?
Median earnings are $26,468 six years after entry and $27,981 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Maharishi International University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Maharishi International University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,781.
Is Maharishi International University public or private?
Maharishi International University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fairfield, IA.
Is Maharishi International University an HBCU?
No. Maharishi International University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Maharishi International University a tribal college?
No. Maharishi International University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Maharishi International University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Maharishi International University does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.2%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.