Morningside University

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

2,056
Morningside University overview
Morningside University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Sioux City, Iowa, Morningside University (formerly Morningside College) operates as a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The 69-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings in a residential area, situated three miles from downtown Sioux City. Founded in 1894, Morningside maintains a selective admissions process and offers undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, with particular focus in nursing, business, education, and mass communications. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for students and competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Morningside Mustangs, with notable success in football and basketball programs.

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  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
Morningside University admission standards
  • GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

71%
Morningside University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 15.8%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,660
Costs for Morningside University
Fee Cost
Tuition $39,660
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,510
Room and Board $11,650
Budget for Other Expenses $3,220
Total One Year Cost $57,240

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Morningside University are Business, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 24% of students major in Business, 19% in Education, and 10% in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Business 24%
  • Education 19%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 10%
  • Biology 9%
  • Psychology 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154004.

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Last updated: August 2026