Morningside University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Sioux City, IA that costs an average of $23,505 a year after financial aid, admits 71% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,505
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,902

Private nonprofitSmall city1,163 undergraduates

Cost of Morningside University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$54,848
Tuition and fees, in-state$41,190
Housing and food (on campus)$12,116
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$23,505

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,940
$30,001–48,000$19,913
$48,001–75,000$21,391
$75,001–110,000$23,989
$110,001+$25,636

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Morningside University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate71%
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$50,290
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$58,902
Rank in Iowa (earnings)15th of 31 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans67%

Majors and programs at Morningside University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (36)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing57$80,862$27,000
Accounting and Related Services15$61,391—
Business Administration, Management and Operations119$50,730$23,295
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods68$48,471$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas43$46,668$27,000
Biology57$36,986$27,000
Agricultural and Food Products Processing24——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions6——
Biopsychology8——
Chemistry10——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology24——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1——
Communication and Media Studies11——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Programming14——
Criminal Justice and Corrections21——
Design and Applied Arts7——
Education1——
Engineering Physics———
English Language and Literature7——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts3——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
History7——
International Relations and National Security Studies5——
International/Globalization Studies1——
Marketing14——
Mathematics2——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3——
Music2——
Political Science and Government10——
Psychology21——
Religion/Religious Studies9——
Research and Experimental Psychology10——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2——
Social Sciences, Other3——
Special Education and Teaching17——

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing62$103,461$36,639
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas64$59,981—
Education, Other—$59,905—
Educational Administration and Supervision35$59,760—
Education57$59,003—
Special Education and Teaching195$56,405$19,691
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research8——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods132—$22,806
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language19——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing12——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2——

Similar colleges in Iowa

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Coe CollegeCedar Rapids$18,64764%$60,502
Northwestern CollegeOrange City$24,71680%$57,028
Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids$23,93583%$59,669
Simpson CollegeIndianola$20,46086%$57,816
Cornell CollegeMount Vernon$25,29780%$57,224
Loras CollegeDubuque$22,910100%$63,900
Central CollegePella$22,89486%$57,387
William Penn UniversityOskaloosa$23,74952%$52,106

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About Morningside University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSioux City, IA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,163
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitemorningside.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Morningside University's acceptance rate?

Morningside University admits 71% of applicants.

How much does Morningside University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $54,848 a year (tuition and fees: $41,190). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,505 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,940.

How much do Morningside University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $58,902 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 31 similar colleges in Iowa. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($80,862 a year after graduation).

What is Morningside University's graduation rate?

52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.