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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.

Campus Location

1000 N 4th St
Fairfield, IA 52557
USA
Main Tel: (515) 472-7000
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Maharishi University Of Management Highlights

Where Maharishi University Of Management 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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master1257
Bachelor3411
Postbaccalaureate certificate33
Doctorale23
1-2 year certificate11

Maharishi Students

The student enrollment at Maharishi was 948 in 2007 (813 full-time equivalent).

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Undergrads are 29% of enrolled students and graduate students are 71%.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 24,430
Room$ 2,800
Board$ 3,200
Books and supplies$ 800
Other$ 2,600

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

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  52

Housing and Meals

Maharishi provides on-campus housing for 434 of its 813 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Maharishi Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
All66%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (103 awarded)

  • Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Secondary Education and Teaching

FINE ARTS (8 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (23 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

  • Mathematics

SCIENCE (7 awarded)

  • Physics
  • Physiology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Maharishi with government-defined occupation categories.)

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