- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,875 a year (2022–23)
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Maharishi International University reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.
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Maharishi International University GPA requirements
Maharishi International University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Maharishi International University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Maharishi International University acceptance rate
Maharishi International University admitted 89 of 93 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Maharishi International University (formerly Maharishi University of Management) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fairfield, Iowa, with 922 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Maharishi International University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Maharishi International University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Maharishi International University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,875 a year at Maharishi International University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Maharishi International University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Maharishi International University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Maharishi International University?
A lot: Maharishi International University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Maharishi International University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Maharishi International University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Maharishi International University?
Maharishi International University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Maharishi International University's acceptance rate?
Maharishi International University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 89 of 93 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Maharishi International University test optional?
No, it's test blind: Maharishi International University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Maharishi International University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,875 a year at Maharishi International University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Maharishi International University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Maharishi International University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Maharishi International University accept AP credit?
Yes. Maharishi International University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Maharishi International University if a parent went there?
No. Maharishi International University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Maharishi International University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Maharishi International UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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