More selective than 14% of Iowa colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,892. College Scorecard.
Higher than 17% of Iowa colleges we cover and 42% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 0% of Iowa colleges we cover and 1% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Maharishi International University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 129 applicants, Maharishi International University admitted 125 and 63 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Maharishi International University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Maharishi International University majors, earnings & careers
Maharishi International University offers 16 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Maharishi International University
Not enough graduates in any one major to report earnings.
Quick list of all 16 majors
- Agricultural Production Operations—
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems—
- Business Administration—
- Communications—
- Computer Science—
- Film and Photography—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other—
- Physiology—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Fairfield
2 bedrooms $1,096.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 22 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Jefferson County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Jefferson County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Maharishi International University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Iowa by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University | 96% | $14,956 | 50% | $27,981 | This school |
| Grand View University | 99% | $21,774 | 54% | $52,824 | |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | 100% | $26,924 | 66% | $62,234 | |
| Loras College | 100% | $20,716 | 68% | $58,289 | |
| University of Dubuque | 89% | $23,386 | 40% | $51,190 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Maharishi International University would cost you $6,818 less per year than Grand View University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Maharishi International University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$18,232).
- Grand View University gives aided families $13,812 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Iowa resident | Maharishi International University | Grand View University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,530 | $34,762 | −$18,232 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,248 | −$248 |
| Housing & meals | $7,400 | $12,880 | −$5,480 |
| Personal & travel | $3,800 | $4,298 | −$498 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$838 | −$4,666 | +$3,828 |
| Sticker price | $27,892 | $48,522 | −$20,630 |
| Average grants | −$12,936 | −$26,748 | +$13,812 |
| You pay | $14,956 | $21,774 | −$6,818 |
“+” means Maharishi International University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Maharishi International University
What is the Maharishi International University acceptance rate?
Maharishi International University accepts 96% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 125 of 129 applicants were admitted.
How much does Maharishi International University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $27,892 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,956 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,269 and families earning $110k+ pay —.
How much do Maharishi International University graduates earn?
Former Maharishi International University students earn a median $27,981 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Maharishi International University graduation rate?
50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 61% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Maharishi International University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/maharishi-international-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).