Morningside University
Sioux City, IA · Private four-year · City: Small
1,177undergraduates
71%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$23,482average net price per year
53%graduate in 6 years
69%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,756
- Admitted
- 1,945
- Admit rate
- 71%
- Admit rate, women
- 70%
- Admit rate, men
- 71%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 17%
- First-year students
- 337
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 0%
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 1%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 12-22
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Considered, not required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
34 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (54 awarded)
- Marketing, Other Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Education (9)
- Agricultural Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (48 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Psychology (3)
- Counseling Psychology Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Developmental and Child Psychology Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (3)
- Biopsychology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (19)
- Education, General Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Master's
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented Master's
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Master's
- Learning Sciences Master's
- Reading Teacher Education Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Master's
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master's
- Clinical Nurse Leader Master's
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Geriatric Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (other)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $38,190
- Housing and food on campus
- $11,204
- Books and supplies
- $1,250
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,026
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $53,670
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $53,670
- Total cost living at home
- $42,466
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $20,667 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $21,418 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $22,086 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $24,653 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,258 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $27,043
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $22,402
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 32%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 72%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,152
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 42%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 52%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 53%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 54%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 53%
- Transferred to another college
- 14%
- Came back for year two
- 69%
| Pell grant students | 46% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 51% |
| Neither | 63% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 168 | 62% |
| Men | 184 | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 5 | 60% (small group) |
| Black | 11 | 27% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 38 | 29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 249 | 62% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 25% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 18 | 39% (small group) |
| International | 10 | 40% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 381 | 54% | 21% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 99 | 64% | 13% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 4 | 25% (small group) | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,158
- Undergraduates
- 1,177
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,109
- Part-time undergraduates
- 68
- Graduate students
- 981
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 47%
- From out of state
- 45%
- From other countries
- 8%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 5%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 4%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 51% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 58% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 15% |
| International | 9% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51106-1751
- County
- Woodbury County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - other
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.