by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 541 undergraduates in 2020, MIU is a small, private university located in Fairfield, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, MIU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MIU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MIU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at MIU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MIU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MIU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MIU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MIU for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, MIU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
MIU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
MIU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 541 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 331 (61.2%). Part-time attendance was 210 (38.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | 210 | 541 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MIU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MIU #748 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MIU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MIU Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at MIU, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Maharishi International University Athletics