Maharishi University of Management
Fairfield, IA 52557
http://www.mum.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | N/A |
| Endowment | 9,042,700 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Application Fee | 15 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Tuition | 24,430 |
| Room/Board | 6,000 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | N/A |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | scanning electron microscope, two large domes for Transcendental Meditation practice, greenhouses for botany study, art galleries, rock-climbing wall, college prep-school on campus |
| Basic Services | placement service, day care, health insurance |
| Museums | scanning electron microscope, two large domes for Transcendental Meditation practice, greenhouses for botany study, art galleries, rock-climbing wall, college prep-school on campus |
| Periodical Subs | 338 |
| # of Books | 145,000 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | N/A |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Campus Size | 262 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | N/A |
| College housing types | women's dorms (34%), men's dorms (36%), apartments for married students, apartment for single students (28%), other housing options (2%) |
| Popular Events | Annual Eco-Fair, featuring nationally known speakers, workshops & demonstrations, & the eco fashion show of student-designed organic apparel and wearable art; International Cultural Festivals such as Chinese New Year, Ethiopian Christmas, Indian Festival of Lights, St. Patrick's Day celebration, Halloween Party & Costume Contest, Talent Show; Games Day; fall and spring plays/musicals, Chamber Singers performances. |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar Rapids (70), Des Moines (120) |
| Nearest Train | Mount Pleasant (25) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 21 |
| # of fraternities | 0 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | N/A |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Review (bi-weekly) |
| Honor Societies | N/A |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Islamic Club, Hindu Student Club |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) African Students' Club, Club Latino |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Art Club, Basketball Team, Business Club, Chamber Singers, Chess Club, Country Western Dance Club, Golf Team, EcoFair Committee, Hockey Club, Mathematics Club, Peace Studies Club, Permaculture Club, Sailing Club, Soccer Team, Tennis Team, Yogic Flying Club, Knitting Club, Student Senate, Global Student Government |
