Morningside University
Sioux City, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,188
Graduate Enrollment: 1,074
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.8%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 23.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 32.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 67.0%
Black: 3.2%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.2%
Unknown race: 10.0%
Black: 3.2%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.2%
Unknown race: 10.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,588
In-State tuition: $35,270Out-of-State tuition: $35,270
Estimated books and supplies: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,410 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,410 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $83,238 (2017)
Median Family Income: $71,162 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,028 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,765 |
| $30k-48k | $20,905 |
| $48k-75k | $23,522 |
| $75k-110k | $24,645 |
| $110k+ | $25,097 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 46%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,028 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,313 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 82.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 63.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 60.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $50,204 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,004 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Food Products Processing. | 17 | $26,969 | $252 | $48,809 ($4,067) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | $38,521 ($3,210) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 84 | $64 | $54,324 ($4,527) | $58,436 ($4,870) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | $27,000 | $274 | $45,046 ($3,754) | $43,020 ($3,585) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 24 | $28,000 | $297 | $44,516 ($3,710) | $43,702 ($3,642) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 22 | $53,884 ($4,490) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 163 | $84 | $55,693 ($4,641) | $60,776 ($5,065) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 33 | $27,000 | $281 | $31,760 ($2,647) | $52,416 ($4,368) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biopsychology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 13 | $27,000 | $264 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 30 | $28,000 | $294 | $62,712 ($5,226) | $69,470 ($5,789) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 23 | $307 | $92,101 ($7,675) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,473 ($3,623) | $52,621 ($4,385) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,757Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $46,411,007 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $57,259,474 (2022)