Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$22,146
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1110
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $38,190 |
| 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. | $38,190 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,011
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,606
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,743
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6550
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,606
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,195,026
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$17,374,721
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
$8,610
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
Students receiving federal loans
72%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,352
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,332
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2742
Students Applied
31%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
94
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1110
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,056
Total Number of Undergrads
1,172
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
65
Faculty Overview
0
100
44%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
36
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
Student Organizations
55
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
94%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mustangs
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
430
Total Female Athletes
285
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Morningside University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,900
Top 5 Cities
Sioux City
Des Moines
Omaha
Sioux Falls
Minneapolis
Top 5 Employers
Sterling Computer Corp
Sioux City Community School District
UNMC-Nebraska Medicine
Great West Casualty
Security National Bank
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
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
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingMost of my classes are a good mix of challenging and easy material. I do spend about 3 hours a day studying, but even so I find my chemisty class especially difficult. There are times, though, in all of my classes when I feel like I've learned the same information consistently for the last three years.
Jessyka from Linwood, KS
The classes I am taking have started to prepare me for my Nursing major. I took 18 credit hours my first semester and I am doing the same now. I worked hard to achieve a 3.86 GPA and this shows that Morningside's professors work hard to help you achieve your goals.
Brittney from Omaha, NE
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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