Morningside University

#15 in Iowa

4-years Private College In Sioux City, IA

Morningside University (referred to as Morningside) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Sioux City, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - other. The 2023 tuition & fees at Morningside University is $38,190. The school has a total enrollment of 2,249 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Morningside University is Doctor's degree - other. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$38,190 (2023)
Acceptance Rate70.61%
Student Population2,249
Graduation Rate56%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Morningside University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Morningside University is $38,190 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Morningside University is $11,111 for academic year 2021-2022. Morningside University offers the alternative tuition plans. 96 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $23,591 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Morningside University is 70.61% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.21%. Morningside University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,249 students are attending at Morningside University (1,186 undergraduate students). There are 72 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 162 part-time faculty working for Morningside University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 236 (full-time) and 216 (part-time). The graduation rate at Morningside University is 56% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 65% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Morningside University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Morningside University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Morningside University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Morningside University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Morningside University Mission Statement
The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.