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Morningside University

Sioux City, IA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Morningside University campus
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Admission rate
71%
Accessible
Average net price
$23,505
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings
$58,902
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Morningside University is a private nonprofit college in Sioux City, IA with 1,163 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,505 per year ($21,940 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,902 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
71%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,756
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,945
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

What Morningside University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordConsidered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$54,848
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$41,190

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$21,940
  • $30–48k$19,913
  • $48–75k$21,391
  • $75–110k$23,989
  • $110k+$25,636

Get a personal estimate with Morningside University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Freshman retention
74%
Median earnings
$58,902
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,163
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
39%
  • White54%
  • Hispanic10%
  • Black4%
  • Asian1%

Morningside University FAQ

What is Morningside University's acceptance rate?+

Morningside University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Morningside University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Morningside University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,756 students applied to Morningside University and 1,945 were admitted; 337 enrolled.

Does Morningside University consider legacy status?+

No. Morningside University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Morningside University require an essay?+

Morningside University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Morningside University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $54,848 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,505.

What is Morningside University's graduation rate?+

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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