Maharishi International University Graduate Schools

Maharishi International University (referred to as Maharishi International) is a Private, 4 years school located in Fairfield, IA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Maharishi International University is $29,530 in average. The school has 1,992 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,673 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Maharishi International University (referred to as Maharishi International) is a Private, 4 years school located in Fairfield, IA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current).
Maharishi International Directory Information
School NameMaharishi International University (Maharishi International)
Address1000 North 4th Street, Fairfield, IA 52557
Phone641-472-7000
Webhttps://www.mum.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.mum.edu/application
Financial Infohttps://www.mum.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Maharishi International University is $29,530 in average. The school has 1,992 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,673 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 36 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 7 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$29,530
Student Population1,992
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs36 graduate programs
(7 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Maharishi International University is $29,530 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $454.
Maharishi International University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Maharishi International University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)7 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Maharishi International University is $29,530. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -9.22% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$28,000$530
2019-2020$28,000$530
2020-2021$29,000$530
2021-2022$32,000$530
2022-2023$29,000$530
The graduate school tuition & fees of Maharishi International is very expensive compared to private graduate schools in Iowa. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Iowa graduate tuition is $17,355 (public) / $12,923 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Maharishi International University$29,530
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Iowa Graduate Schools$11,156$13,754
Public$11,312$17,355
Private$12,923
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $11,200 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Maharishi International University. On-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $11,200. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$7,400$3,800$7,400$3,800
2019-2020$7,400$3,800$7,400$3,800
2020-2021$7,400$3,800$7,400$3,800
2021-2022$7,400$3,800$7,400$3,800
2022-2023$7,400$3,800$7,400$3,800
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $454 at Maharishi International University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -9.20% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$500
2019-2020$500
2020-2021$500
2021-2022$500
2022-2023$454

Graduate Programs at Maharishi International

Maharishi International University offers 20 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 469 students have completed their study at Maharishi International University.
Offered Degrees at Maharishi International University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree157467
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship302
Post Bachelor's Degree100
Post Master's Degree100
Total207469
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Maharishi International University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Management Information Systems program with 0 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Computer Science program with 316 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Philosophy and Religious Studies (other) program with 4 completers.
Maharishi International University offers 20 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 469 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 467 students have earned/completed Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 317 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer28-
Computer Science289-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 17 completers-
Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics17-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Creative Writing0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Sustainability Studies0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 11 completers-
Philosophy and Religious Studies (other)11-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 22 completers-
Playwriting and Screenwriting15-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1-
Fine/Studio Arts6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 37 completers-
Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda37-
Aromatherapy0-
Business [+] 63 completers-
Business Administration and Management29-
Organizational Leadership0-
Accounting and Business/Management27-
Management Information Systems7-
Total467
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences (other)1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Philosophy and Religious Studies (other)0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Total2
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 0 completers-
Management Information Systems0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at Maharishi International

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,748 students enrolled into Maharishi International University graduate schools where it has total 2,673 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,133 full-time and 615 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,078 male and 670 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7481,078670
Full-time1,133848285
Part-tme615230385
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 326 White (18.65%), 163 Black/African American (9.32%), 60 Hispanic (3.43%), 87 Asian (4.98%), and 1,112 students with other races. 947 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7481,078670
American Indian/Native American413
Asian874047
Black/African American16310360
Hispanic601248
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White32677249
Two More936
Un-Known1509159
Non-resident Alien947751196
Maharishi International University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,002 graduate students (57.32% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 266 graduate students (15.22% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,748
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,002
Enrolled Some Online Courses266
Not in Online Courses480
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Maharishi International University. 78 students are aged 20 to 24 (4.46% of total students), 190 students are aged above 50 (10.87%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Maharishi International University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,7481,078670
Age 22-24785028
Age 25-29497344153
Age 30-34416306110
Age 35-39293188105
Age 40-49264126138
Age 50-641303595
Over 64602436
Age Un-Known1055

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