Morningside College: Review & Facts

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Morningside College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,415 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1894 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Morningside College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
65
Fair
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Morningside College.

Morningside College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Nursing, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is worthwhile 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 typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The student retention rate at Morningside College is relatively low at 69% (close to Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Morningside College is below average: 51%.

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

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$34,100
High
Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $32,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Morningside College (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,600, which comes to a total of $34,100 annually.

Read the details about Morningside College 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
69%
Doable
According to recent data, 3,388 applications were submitted and 2,324 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Morningside College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
Morningside College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Morningside College, 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
D+
Unsafe
Morningside College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Morningside College. 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Morningside College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Morningside College Location and Maps



Post Address: Morningside College, 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51106-1751, USA
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