Overview

Morningside University is a University institution located in Sioux City, IA.

Location & Contact

Address 1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA  51106
United States

Contact Mrs. Stephanie Peters
Director of Admissions
Email: mscadm@morningside.edu
Phone: 712-274-5111
Fax: 712-274-5101

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural And Food Products Processing	×
Agriculture, General	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/corporate Communications, General	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing, Other	×
Non-profit/public/organizational Management	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education	×
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)	×
History, General	×
History, Other	×
Public/applied History	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology	×
Developmental And Child Psychology	×
Industrial And Organizational Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,756

Applied

1,945

Accepted

1,177

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,508

Females Applied

1,061

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,244

Males Applied

880

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT of 1030 and either rank in top half of class or 2.5 GPA

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	22	12	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,680

Private

Financial Aid

24,135

Avg. Financial Aid Package

25,670

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,545

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,635

Avg. Loan Aid

15,529

Avg. Grant Aid

6,366

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,177

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

45%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.01%
Black or African American	4.03%
White or Caucasian	58.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.6%
Asian	1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	3.09%
Other	14.58%

Gender

Male (48.77%)

Female (51.23%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	55%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Honors Assembly and Christmas at Morningside

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government/Activities Council, Student Ambassadors and Homecoming Committee

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling			No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling			No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

421

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 232

Part-time - 189

Male - 172

Female - 249