About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Isabell Jansen
Director of Events and Communications
Director of Events and Communications
Address
Admissions
Maharishi Univeristy of Management
Fairfield, IA 52557
Maharishi Univeristy of Management
Fairfield, IA 52557
Phone
641-209-6620
Email
ijansen@mum.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Sustainable Living Center
Golden Domes
60,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center
Student Cafe
Vedic Organic Greenhouses
new in 2017: outdoor amphitheater in the Greenspace
Golden Domes
60,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center
Student Cafe
Vedic Organic Greenhouses
new in 2017: outdoor amphitheater in the Greenspace
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Maharishi Vedic City
Vedic Organic Greenhouses
shopping on the Fairfield square
international restaurants in Fairfield
17 miles of hiking and biking trails
First Fridays Art Walk is held in Fairfield the first Friday evening of each month. 22 galleries feature fine art and performance art, attracting visitors from Iowa and beyond.
Vedic Organic Greenhouses
shopping on the Fairfield square
international restaurants in Fairfield
17 miles of hiking and biking trails
First Fridays Art Walk is held in Fairfield the first Friday evening of each month. 22 galleries feature fine art and performance art, attracting visitors from Iowa and beyond.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: by appointment
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: by appointment
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
marndt@mum.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA is nearest airport, 80 miles NE of M.U.M. Admissions Office can provide contact info for private taxi services, or car rental is available at the airport. Amtrak service is available to Mt. Pleasant, 25 miles east of M.U.M. Private taxi service from Amtrak station to campus can be arranged through Admissions. Trailways bus comes through Fairfield once a day, around 2 p.m. Arrange pick-up from bus station through Admissions.
Driving Instructions to Campus
see URL, below
Local Accommodations
Rukmapura Park Hotel, Maharishi Vedic City
Best Western, Fairfield
Super 8, Fairfield
Landmark Inn, Fairfield
Seven Roses B & B
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 83
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average HS GPA: 3.61
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Interview
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
:1
Total Faculty
152
with Terminal Degree
47
111
Men
41
Women
34
Minority
26
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Commerce, General.
Management Science.
-
EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Elsa Navarette Maciel, BA
Televisa Network, Mexico, TV star
Abhesh Varma, MBA
Creator of largest Indian music site, SmasHits.com
Patricia Innis, MFA
Installation artist, with installed art around the
Paul Mills, Ph.D.
Professor, UC San Diego Med. School; researcher/au
Steve Guich, BA
lead researcher, UC Irvine Gen. Clinical Research
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,138
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,080
Average Need-Based Loan
$8,281
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$18,270
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$16,530
Required Fees
$530
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,400
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Federal Work Study, Veterans, Benefits
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
337
Demographics
3.26%
Asian
6.84%
Black
8.47%
Hispanic
34.20%
Caucasian
36.81%
Unknown
5.54%
International
53% female
47% male
76% are out of state
92% are full time
8% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
55%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Dorms Male
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
25
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Men's Sports (Flyers)
1 Sports
Golf
Women's Sports (Flyers)
1 Sports
Golf
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
