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Summary
Maharishi University of Management is a private institution that was founded in 1971. It has a city setting and the campus size is 262 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Maharishi University of Management's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $24,430 (2011-12).
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All students at Maharishi University of Management culture higher consciousness by practicing the most ancient and most effective form of meditation-the Transcendental Meditation technique. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in the arts, sciences, humanities, and business. Students take one course at a time, eliminating the stress of homework and exams in several subjects at once. All aspects of campus life nourish the body and mind, including organic vegetarian meals served fresh daily. Visitors Weekends are held throughout the year. Call the Admissions Office at 800-369-6480 or see http://www.mum.edu. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Maharishi University of Management, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 15. The application fee at Maharishi University of Management is $15. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 41.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 41.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Maharishi University of Management is 12:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 80.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 12:1 | |
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Student Life
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| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Maharishi University of Management offers a number of student services including placement service, day care, and health insurance. Maharishi University of Management also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Maharishi University of Management, 28 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Maharishi University of Management.
| Students who have cars on campus | 28% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $24,430 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,000 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
