Maharishi University of Management

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,000

2021 Average Net Price

$14,573

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.8%

58 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,403

60.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35%

7 Graduates

About

Maharishi University of Management is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Maharishi University of Management were Computer Science (289 degrees awarded), Ayurvedic Medicine (37 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, 603 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Maharishi University of Management. 35.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (100 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (71 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Maharishi University of Management is $16,000, which is $−7,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Maharishi University of Management is $16,000, which is $−7,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,573.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending Maharishi University of Management received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Maharishi University of Management was $16,000. The cost of tuition at Maharishi University of Management is $−7,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Maharishi University of Management (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,573

2021 Value

5.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Maharishi University of Management had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,573. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Maharishi University of Management grew by 5.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Maharishi University of Management (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,400

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Maharishi University of Management was of $7,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Maharishi University of Management (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Maharishi University of Management received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.4% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Maharishi University of Management (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Maharishi University of Management was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 164 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Maharishi University of Management received 58 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16% annual growth. Out of those 58 applicants, 55 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,403 students enrolled at Maharishi University of Management in 2021.

Maharishi University of Management has an overall enrollment yield of 69.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 58

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Maharishi University of Management was 94.8% (55 admissions from 58 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16%, while admissions grew by 10%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Maharishi University of Management (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Maharishi University of Management had a total enrollment of 2,403 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Maharishi University of Management is 1,453 students and the part-time enrollment is 950. This means that 60.5% of students enrolled at Maharishi University of Management are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Maharishi University of Management, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.1% White, 8.78% Black or African American, 5.45% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Asian, 0.749% Two or More Races, 0.624% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Maharishi University of Management in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (6.44%), followed by White Female (4.77%) and White Male (3.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Maharishi University of Management in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,403 students. The full-time enrollment at Maharishi University of Management is 1,453 and the part-time enrollment is 950. This means that 60.5% of students enrolled at Maharishi University of Management are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Maharishi University of Management (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Maharishi University of Management was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Maharishi University of Management had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Maharishi University of Management (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
602 enrolled students
Black or African American
211 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
131 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Maharishi University of Management is 25.1% White, 8.78% Black or African American, 5.45% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Asian, 0.749% Two or More Races, 0.624% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 359 students (14.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 177 fewer women than men received degrees from Maharishi University of Management. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Maharishi University of Management is white (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (71 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Maharishi University of Management is Computer Science (289 degrees awarded), followed by Ayurvedic Medicine (37 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Maharishi University of Management, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (322 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (11 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maharishi University of Management are Software developers (523,651 people), Other managers (240,760 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (232,912 people), Postsecondary teachers (182,858 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (136,275 people).

The most specialized majors at Maharishi University of Management in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (322 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (11 degrees), Language & Linguistics (17 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), and English (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maharishi University of Management are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Maharishi University of Management are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (322 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (11 degrees), Language & Linguistics (17 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), and English (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maharishi University of Management are Computer Systems Design (652,416 people), Elementary & secondary schools (525,645 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (397,878 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,569 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (137,007 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Maharishi University of Management.

Most Common (2021)

Computer Science
289 degree-majors awarded
Ayurvedic Medicine
37 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Maharishi University of Management was Computer Science with 289 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Maharishi University of Management according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

390

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

213

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 390 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi University of Management, which is 1.83 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Maharishi University of Management by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 255 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi University of Management in Computer Science, which is 6.54 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Maharishi University of Management in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.89 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Maharishi University of Management completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Maharishi University of Management is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Maharishi University of Management is white (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (71 degrees).

14.9% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
52 degrees awarded
White Male
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Maharishi University of Management is white female (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (52 degrees).

Operations

Maharishi University of Management has an endowment valued at nearly $11.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 993k (8.63%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Maharishi University of Management had a total salary expenditure of 36.8M. Maharishi University of Management employs 39 Instructors, 35 Assistant professors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Maharishi University of Management are Male Instructor (25), Male Assistant professor (22), and Female Instructor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maharishi University of Management are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees.

Endowment

$11.5M

2021 Endowment

14.6%

growth from 2020

Maharishi University of Management has an endowment valued at about $11.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Maharishi University of Management grew 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Maharishi University of Management (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.9M

2021 Salaries

0.687%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Maharishi University of Management paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, which represents 35% of their overall expenditure ($36.8M) and a 0.687% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.8M

Instructional Salaries

114

Number of Employees

In 2021, Maharishi University of Management paid a total of $5.8M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 45% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Maharishi University of Management were Instructor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Associate professor with 20 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maharishi University of Management were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Maharishi University of Management was Male Instructor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Female Instructor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Maharishi University of Management.