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Morningside University

Morningside University

Sioux City, IA · City · 1,163 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Morningside University, located on a historic campus in Sioux City, Iowa, is highly regarded for its tight-knit community and strong professional preparation, particularly within its Sharon Walker School of Education, Nissen School of Business, and the unique Regina Roth Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. The student experience is vibrant and highly collaborative, characterized by an active campus culture where undergraduates participate in over 50 student organizations, a rich performing arts scene, and a championship-winning NAIA athletic program. What truly sets Morningside apart is its "Active Learning Plus" guarantee, which ensures every student participates in real-world experiences like internships, research, or study abroad, contributing to an exceptional 99% job and graduate school placement rate within six months of graduation.


Wikipedia:Morningside University is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church and located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside University has 21 buildings on a 68-acre (280,000 m2) campus in Sioux City. The Morningside College Historic District, which includes most of the campus, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Morningside College officially became Morningside University on June 1, 2021.

Location
Sioux City, IA, 51106-1751 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
84 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$52,577
Avg net price
$31,320
Room & board
$11,650
Tuition
$39,660
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$33,738
$30–48k
$21,201
$48–75k
$19,124
$75–110k
$20,575
$110k+
$41,981
Admissions
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

Morningside University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
4-yr on-time completion
41%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
12%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
56%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
26%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,687
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,494
Median debt
$26,028
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$71,161
Independent students
20%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
8%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
19%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,687
10 years after entry
$55,494
Business Administration, Management and Operations59
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Biology, General30
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20
Criminal Justice and Corrections15
Agricultural and Food Products Processing14
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology12
Psychology, General11
Computer Programming8
Marketing7
Special Education and Teaching6
Biopsychology6
Accounting and Related Services6
Communication and Media Studies5
Religion/Religious Studies5
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Institutional
Endowment
$64M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,538/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,726
Federal loan rate
66%

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