Maharishi University Of Management

Maharishi University of Management, also known as MUM, was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1971. MUM was formerly known as Maharishi International University. This institution is located in Fairfield, Iowa. Prior to its relocation in 1974, the campus was located in Santa Barbara. MUM's recent enrollments have been more than 1,000 students at its 272-acre campus. The university offers bachelor, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in management, vedic science, teaching, business, literature, art and design, physics, sustainable living, accounting and many other fields.

The Global Student Council at MUM gives students opportunity to work with organizations at national and international levels. They also get to develop interpersonal and leadership skills. Jennie Rothenberg and Ronald J. D. Parker are among the notable alumni of MUM.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, conservation and resource management, and fine arts.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 948 in 2007-2008 (1,236 full-time equivalent).

About 59% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 41% of the class.

Undergrads are 20% of enrolled students and graduate students are 80%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Maharishi participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Maharishi provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 1,236 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Admissions (2008-2009)