Morningside University: Review & Facts

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Morningside University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,250 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1894 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Morningside University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Morningside University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
65
Morningside University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Morningside University is relatively low at 65% (below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Bad
The graduation rate at Morningside University is average: 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Morningside University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $35,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Morningside University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,600, which comes to a total of $36,700 annually.

Read the details about Morningside University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
71%
Doable
According to government data, 3,222 applications were submitted and 2,275 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Morningside University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Morningside University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Morningside University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Morningside University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, roughly $5,800 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Morningside University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Morningside University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Morningside University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Morningside University
1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, Iowa
51106-1751, USA
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