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Morningside University
Morningside University
SIOUX CITY, IA . 4 Year 3.7
#1382 in Best Colleges in America
1501 MORNINGSIDE AVE SIOUX CITY, IA 51106

Overview

Morningside University is located in Sioux City, Iowa, USA, and was founded in 1894 under the name Morningside College. It was renamed to its current name in 2021. This private four-year liberal arts college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church of the United States. The campus spans approximately 68 acres and offers over 65 undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as business, nursing, education, and visual and performing arts. The university emphasizes practice-oriented education, with multiple colleges including the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. It is committed to fostering students' leadership skills, critical thinking, and sense of social responsibility. Morningside University's athletic teams, known as the “Mustangs,” compete in the NAIA conference. The university is located in the Morningside community of Sioux City, offering a rich campus life and opportunities for community engagement.

Rankings

  • 227

    #227 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • 5

    #5 70 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 266

    #266 in Best Colleges for Chemistry in America

  • Best Colleges for Education in America 227 of 972
  • Best Colleges for Chemistry in America 266 of 646
  • Best College Athletics in America 409 of 1,344

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • B Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • B Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    51 Graduates
  • Biology
    32 Graduates
  • Nursing
    26 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    20 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    16 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    12 Graduates
  • Counseling Psychology
    12 Graduates
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing
    10 Graduates
  • Communications
    10 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 74%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    880-1120
  • ACT Range
    19-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $24,473
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    54%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,160 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    85
  • Undergrads Over 25
    8%
  • Pell Grant
    35%
  • Varsity Athletes
    59%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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