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Maharishi International University Computer Science Programs

Maharishi International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, IA. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Maharishi International University Rankings

Maharishi International University is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 10	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#53 of 66	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#484 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Maharishi International University?

Get in touch with Maharishi International University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 North 4th Street, Fairfield, IA 52557
Phone:	64147270001242
Website:	www.miu.edu/
Admissions:	www.miu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.miu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Maharishi International University?

You can apply to Maharishi International University online at: https://www.miu.edu/application/

Maharishi International University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Maharishi International University

These are the things Maharishi International University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Maharishi International University?

Maharishi International University has an acceptance rate of 96%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 75% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Maharishi International University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	27	24	89%
Women	66	65	98%

Can I Afford Maharishi International University?

The average net price after aid at Maharishi International University is $18,225. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$16,000
In-State Fees	$530
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,000
Out-of-State Fees	$530
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$16,530
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,530

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 4% of students at Maharishi International University receive some form of financial aid (31 students).

About 64% of students at Maharishi International University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,542 per student.

57% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,466.

Student Loan Debt

65% of Maharishi International University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,860 per year.

Maharishi International University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,541 students enrolled at Maharishi International University, including 774 undergraduate and 1,889 graduate students. Maharishi International University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 774 undergraduate students at Maharishi International University, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Maharishi International University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	57
Hispanic	78
White	298
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	45
Non-Resident	10

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Maharishi International University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	9
Texas	5
Georgia	4
Utah	4
Alaska	3

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Maharishi International University Graduate Student Diversity

1,889 of Maharishi International University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Maharishi International University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Maharishi International University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	81
Black or African American	86
Hispanic	83
White	353
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	37
Non-Resident	1,006

Online Learning at Maharishi International University

Maharishi International University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

36 undergraduate students at Maharishi International University took at least one online class — of those, 798 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 199 students took at least one online class and 1,196 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Maharishi International University

These computer science majors are available at Maharishi International University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	5	411	—	416
Computer Programming	—	15	—	15

Academic Programs at Maharishi International University

Maharishi International University offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Maharishi International University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.