Morningside University
Morningside College is a 4-year liberal arts college in northwest Iowa affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Morningside is home to over 65 undergrad degree-granting and pre-professional programs. Every school year culminates in May Term, a specialized class period where faculty design unique courses that frequently involve travel and all students are required to enroll in at least one May Term course. Additionally, Morningside provides every enrolled student with a laptop computer and offers free repair service through a computer repair department staffed by both employees and students.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1120
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,319
Total Number of Undergrads
1,245
Classroom Sizes
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $36,610 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,610 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,809
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,834
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,984
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,478
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,242
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$254
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
45
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mustangs
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Sioux City
Des Moines
Omaha
Sioux Falls
Minneapolis
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
88%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,900
What Students Are Saying
Awesome school for Educators and Nursing.
Jane from Sioux City, IA
Morningside College is a liberal arts school with a small town atmosphere. Many different activities for any and every one. Excellent school for any major, especially education and nursing.
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