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Maharishi University Of Management

Overview of Maharishi University Of Management

Maharishi is found in Fairfield, IA. Fairfield is a self-contained town. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Maharishi.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in fine arts, computer science and engineering, and conservation and resource management.

Maharishi Selectivity

Admission to Maharishi is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 948 in 2007 at Maharishi. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Maharishi are male.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. Maharishi offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Maharishi University of Management was founded in 1971 by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to fulfill the highest ideals of education. Foremost among these ideals is to help students develop the ability to think and act in harmony with their environment and to live a fulfilled life. The University has pioneered a unique system of higher education based on developing studentsÆ full alertness and creative intelligence-the foundation of learning. This system integrates de content of traditional discipline-based education with knowledge and technologies for developing studentsÆ mental potential. At the foundation of this system is student, faculty, and administratorsÆ practice of systematic and scientifically verified techniques to develop the full potential of human consciousness. Through programs that give students a traditional education while cultivating the holistic growth of consciousness, mind and body, the University offers students the skills needed to manage their lives effectively, to lead lives characterized by health and wisdom, and to achieve both personal and professional success and fulfillment on all areas of life. The UniversityÆs unique educational programs are designed to fulfill a commitment to four broad areas of responsibility:  To achieve educational excellence  To promote the holistic development of our students: consciousness, mind and body  To conduct original research and extend the frontiers of knowledge  To improve the quality of life for the individual, the nation, and the world"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Maharishi

Maharishi University Of Management
1000 N 4th St
Fairfield, IA 52557
General Phone: (515) 472-7000
http://www.mum.edu

Maharishi Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering103computer science
Liberal Arts23liberal arts and humanities, English, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management15business management, accounting and finance
Fine Arts8fine arts
Science7physics courses, physiology
Conservation And Resource Management6environmental science
Mathematics2mathematics
Education And Teaching1elementary school teaching, secondary teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Maharishi in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1257
Bachelor's degree3411
Postbaccalaureate certificate33
Doctor's degree23
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Maharishi Student Body

In 2007, Maharishi had a total enrollment of 948 students (813 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate29%
Graduate71%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White14%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)78%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-195%
20-217%
22-2413%
25-2942%
30-3417%
35-398%
40-494%
50-643%
65+1%

Maharishi Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %

Maharishi Room and Board (2007)

Maharishi offers campus housing for 434 of its 813 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Fairfield, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Maharishi Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total583866%3182%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Maharishi Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 24,430
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 24,430
Room and board$ 6,000
Room charge$ 2,800
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,200
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,600

Financial Aid:
Maharishi participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1111300)

Maharishi Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4111

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$19,5930*
Associate professoracademic year10$14,6483$9,644
Assistant professoracademic year18$17,1096$6,678
Instructoracademic year5$7,9921*
All faculty totalacademic year39$15,69210$7,296

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Maharishi Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

SCIENCE
Physics, Other
Physiology, General

Maharishi Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Maharishi Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Maharishi % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Maharishi % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Maharishi Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Maharishi Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Maharishi % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Maharishi % of degrees in fine arts
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Maharishi Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Maharishi Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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