Overview
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Maharishi International University is located in Fairfield, Iowa, a small rural community approximately 100 miles southeast of Des Moines. The campus, established in 1974 on the former grounds of Parsons College, features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including distinctive gold-domed meditation halls that reflect the university's foundation in Transcendental Meditation practices. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis on sustainable living, computer science, and consciousness-based education, integrating meditation practices into its academic curriculum. MIU maintains a unique educational approach where students take one course at a time in four-week blocks, and all students and faculty participate in daily meditation sessions. The university provides on-campus housing in both traditional dormitories and sustainable living facilities, with all campus dining facilities serving organic, vegetarian meals.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $530 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,730 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Communication | 29% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 25% |
| Business | 12% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Mathematics | 9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153861 IPEDS survey data for Maharishi International University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025