Maharishi International University

https://www.mum.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,000

2023 Average Net Price

$18,875

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.9%

129 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,666

51.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

17.6%

3 Graduates

About

Maharishi International University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Maharishi International University were Computer Science (334 degrees awarded), Ayurvedic Medicine (59 degrees), and General Computer Programming (42 degrees).

In 2023, 713 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Maharishi International University. 43.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (154 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Maharishi International University is $16,000, which is $−8,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Maharishi International University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 212 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Maharishi International University is $16,000, which is $8,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,875.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Maharishi International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Maharishi International University was $16,000. The cost of tuition at Maharishi International University is $−8,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Maharishi International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,875

2023 Value

11.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Maharishi International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,875. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Maharishi International University grew by 11.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Maharishi International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,400

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Maharishi International University was of $7,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Maharishi International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Maharishi International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Maharishi International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Maharishi International University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 212 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Maharishi International University received 129 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 84.3% annual growth. Out of those 129 applicants, 125 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,666 students enrolled at Maharishi International University in 2023.

Maharishi International University has an overall enrollment yield of 50.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

125

Accepted Out of 129

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Maharishi International University was 96.9% (125 admissions from 129 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 84.3%, while admissions grew by 89.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Maharishi International University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Maharishi International University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Maharishi International University had a total enrollment of 2,666 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Maharishi International University is 1,368 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,298. This means that 51.3% of students enrolled at Maharishi International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Maharishi International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.6% White, 7.01% Black or African American, 5.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Asian, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Maharishi International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.5%), followed by White Male (12%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (6.05%), followed by Black or African American Male (3.57%) and White Male (3.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Maharishi International University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,666 students. The full-time enrollment at Maharishi International University is 1,368 and the part-time enrollment is 1,298. This means that 51.3% of students enrolled at Maharishi International University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Maharishi International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Maharishi International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Maharishi International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
709 enrolled students
Black or African American
187 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Maharishi International University is 26.6% White, 7.01% Black or African American, 5.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Asian, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 332 students (12.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 91 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 (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Maharishi International University is Computer Science (334 degrees awarded), followed by Ayurvedic Medicine (59 degrees) and General Computer Programming (42 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (26 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (383 degrees), and Agriculture (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (629,684 people), Other managers (274,531 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (197,632 people), Postsecondary teachers (174,783 people), and Secondary school teachers (146,308 people).

The most specialized majors at Maharishi International University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (383 degrees), Agriculture (17 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Maharishi International University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (383 degrees), Agriculture (17 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

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 (2023)

Computer Science
334 degrees awarded
Ayurvedic Medicine
59 degrees awarded
General Computer Programming
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Maharishi International University was Computer Science with 334 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Maharishi International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

402

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 402 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi International University, which is 1.29 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Maharishi International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 285 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi International University in Computer Science, which is 5.09 times more than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi International University in Computer Science, which is 0.196 times less than the 285 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Maharishi International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Maharishi International University is Female and White (40% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
154 degrees awarded
Black or African American
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Maharishi International University is white (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

8.98% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Maharishi International University is white female (117 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (46 degrees).

Operations

Maharishi International University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 871k (7.76%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Maharishi International University had a total salary expenditure of 55.3M. Maharishi International University employs 49 Assistant professors, 42 Instructors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Maharishi International University are Male Assistant professor (31), Male Instructor (24), and Male Professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maharishi International University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 41 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Endowment

$11.2M

2023 Endowment

3.43%

decline from 2022

Maharishi International University has an endowment valued at about $11.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Maharishi International University declined 3.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Maharishi International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.5M

2023 Salaries

17%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Maharishi International University paid a median of $19.5M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($55.3M) and a 17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 29.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.687% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.19M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2023, Maharishi International University paid a total of $6.19M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Maharishi International University were Assistant professor with 49 employees, Instructor with 42 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maharishi International University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 41 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Maharishi International University was Male Assistant professor with 31 employees, Male Instructor with 24 employees, and Male Professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Maharishi International University.

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