Higher Graduation Rates: Low GPA Students (IMAGE) Maharishi International University Caption Further analysis comparing only the low academic performing students in both groups indicated a 25 percent increase in graduation rates among the meditating students compared to the non-meditating control group. Credit Maharishi University of Management Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.