Morningside University
tuition & fees
$39,519
graduate tuition & fees
$11,516
acceptance rate
71%
Student Population
2,056
online students
926
Number of Programs
69
Financial Aid Amount
$27,777
Graduation Rate
50%
Morningside University is a Private, 4 years college located in Sioux City, Iowa. Morningside ranked 14th in Iowa Colleges and 25th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 2,056 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - other. Morningside's acceptance rate is 71.04% last year (undergraduate school).
Morningside University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Morningside University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106-1751 |
| Phone | 712-274-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.morningside.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.morningside.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.morningside.edu/admissions/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.morningside.edu/about-morningside/consumer-information/ |
| Athletic | https://www.morningside.edu/about-morningside/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.morningside.edu/campus-life-and-arts/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - other |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Morningside University is 71.04% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.81%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71.04 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.81 % |
Tuition & Fees
Morningside's 2025 tuition & fees is $39,519 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.48% compared to the last year's rate ($38,190).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,516. The graduate tuition increased by 3.65% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $39,519 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,516 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,056 students have enrolled at Morningside (2024-2025). Among them, 926 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Morningside has 1,172 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 884 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,056 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,172 |
| Graduate Students | 884 |
| Online Enrollment | 926 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Morningside offers 69 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 22 out of the 69 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Morningside
| Number of programs | 69 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 22 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |