Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school55%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
Back to results
Universityprivateverified
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,530
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,400
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,930
Net price (after aid)$18,225
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,578
$30k – $48k$14,774
$48k – $75k$22,627
$110k+$24,730
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$27,981
Median debt at graduation$24,781
Est. monthly loan payment$263
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.1×Graduates earn about 1.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants55%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans64%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
18%
Freshman Retention
65%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16.5k
Net price
$18.2k
Pell
55%
above avg
Median debt
$24.8k
Earnings (10y)
$28k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusinessLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesAgricultureComputer Science
Programs (17)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsChemistryEnvironmental Science
Visual & Performing Arts
Graphic DesignTheaterFilm & Media
Health Sciences
Nursing
Business
MarketingFinanceAccounting
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-Law
Social Sciences
International Relations
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
799 - 1058
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Safety & Crime Context
Actions
Visit WebsiteView AdmissionsReport incorrect data
Pin this school
Keep it saved while you compare options.
Location
Loading map...
UniversitiesCommunity Colleges1 school
Institution does not report this
Fairfield, IA 52557
Similar schools
Are you an admin of Maharishi International University?
Claim this profile to update institutional data, add photos, and access analytics.
Frequently asked questions
About Maharishi International University
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Maharishi International University located?
- Maharishi International University is located in Fairfield, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Maharishi International University?
- Maharishi International University is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Maharishi International University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Maharishi International University is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Maharishi International University?
- Maharishi International University's published in-state tuition is approximately $16,530 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Maharishi International University?
- Maharishi International University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,663 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Maharishi International University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Maharishi International University.
Explore more
Compare colleges side by sideAll colleges in IowaComputer science in IowaBusiness in IowaNursing in IowaPsychology in IowaEngineering in Iowa
Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with Maharishi International University before applying.