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Maharishi International University

#1309 in US ranking Fairfield, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$29,280
Tuition & fees
$16,530
Avg. aid
$8,542
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$25,318
1 yr after graduation

What does Maharishi International University offer in terms of athletics?

Sports participation at MIU is best understood in terms of recreation and student activities unless a particular varsity team and competitive affiliation are confirmed. The institution reports opportunities across activities such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, rock climbing, and ultimate Frisbee.

A listed sport does not necessarily mean there is a varsity team, regular league schedule, or athletic scholarship. Students who want organized competition should ask which activities currently have teams or clubs, what facilities and equipment are available, and whether participation is open to beginners.

What student groups and Associations are available at Maharishi International University?

MIU students have ways to participate in campus activities beyond their courses, including student-run radio and choral groups. These offer different forms of involvement: broadcasting can provide a creative or technical outlet, while a choir offers group performance.

Club names and activity levels can change with student interest. Applicants seeking a particular academic, cultural, service, or recreational organization should consult the current student-activities directory and ask how to start a group if their interest is not represented. An informal gathering is not necessarily a recognized student organization.

Who studies at Maharishi International University?

MIU enrolled about 2,592 students in the reported institutional total. Its first-time undergraduate intake was much smaller: 67 first-time, degree-seeking students enrolled in the reported admissions cycle, alongside 264 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Those figures matter when interpreting the campus. MIU is not composed solely of students entering directly from high school; transfer and graduate students are part of its enrollment. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1, an institution-wide measure rather than a promise about the size of any particular class. Enrollment counts also should not be confused with the number of students physically present on the Fairfield campus at one time.

How does student life look like at Maharishi International University?

MIU's daily academic experience is shaped by concentrated coursework and its consciousness-based educational approach. For students considering the university, the practical question is how that schedule and philosophy fit their preferred way of studying and spending time on campus.

Campus services include a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Residential students and commuters may use those services and participate in activities differently; the institution reports both on-campus residents and a substantial commuting population. Applicants comparing campus experiences should also consider the opportunities available in Fairfield outside class.

What libraries are available to students at Maharishi International University?

MIU has one campus academic library, listed in some institutional records under the former name Maharishi University of Management Library. It serves as a place for course-related research and study.

Students whose programs involve extensive research should check the library's current catalog, online journal and database access, research-help options, and borrowing arrangements for materials held elsewhere. Those details are particularly important for online students who may need remote access. The library is not reported to maintain study areas open 24 hours a day, so students should check current hours when planning evening work.

Maharishi International University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2592

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

37

Total staff

116 full time, 3 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Maharishi International University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 922
Graduate: 1,670

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,124
Part-time: 1,468

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 28
Men: 9

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 94
Black or African American: 68
White: 356
American Indian or Alaska Native: 7
Asian: 13
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 54
Unknown: 317

Maharishi International University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Archery

–Both–

Badminton

–Both–

Basketball

–Both–

Football

–Both–

Gymnastics

–Both–

Rock climbing

–Both–

Sailing

–Both–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Ultimate Frisbee

BothBoth–

Volleyball

BothBoth–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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