Morningside College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1113 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1039 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1 of 3 | In Sioux |
| #988 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,172
- Graduates
- 884
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.morningside.edu
Morningside College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Morningside College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72% | 71% |
| Applicants | 2,742 | 1,298 | 1,430 |
| Admissions | 1,948 | 929 | 1,009 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 308 | 150 | 158 |
926 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1426 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 244 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 151 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 104 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 60 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 41 (2%) |
| Asian | 19 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Morningside College is $24,437 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $33,738 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,201 |
| $48-75K | $19,124 |
| $75-110K | $20,575 |
| $110K+ | $41,981 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,150 | $11,516 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,150 | $11,516 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,150 | $11,516 |
| Fee in-district | $1,510 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,510 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,510 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 860 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,650 |
| Room charge | $6,280 |
| Meal charge | $5,370 |
Morningside College majors
Morningside College has granted 258 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 276 master's across 18 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morningside College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 48 | 14 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 59 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 40 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 24 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 24 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 7 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 7 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 5 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Biopsychology | 1 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 258 | 276 | 7 |
Morningside College has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 40% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morningside College has published 565 scientific papers with 10,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 58 |
| 1994 | 5 | 54 |
| 1995 | 5 | 46 |
| 1996 | 7 | 78 |
| 1997 | 7 | 62 |
| 1998 | 6 | 79 |
| 1999 | 5 | 74 |
| 2000 | 4 | 98 |
| 2001 | 3 | 86 |
| 2002 | 5 | 137 |
| 2003 | 1 | 156 |
| 2004 | 12 | 141 |
| 2005 | 9 | 147 |
| 2006 | 17 | 140 |
| 2007 | 11 | 170 |
| 2008 | 6 | 190 |
| 2009 | 14 | 203 |
| 2010 | 14 | 205 |
| 2011 | 13 | 240 |
| 2012 | 16 | 251 |
| 2013 | 15 | 232 |
| 2014 | 10 | 293 |
| 2015 | 28 | 273 |
| 2016 | 11 | 312 |
| 2017 | 14 | 285 |
| 2018 | 13 | 466 |
| 2019 | 22 | 589 |
| 2020 | 20 | 812 |
| 2021 | 13 | 865 |
| 2022 | 30 | 778 |
| 2023 | 21 | 902 |
| 2024 | 20 | 879 |
| 2025 | 12 | 776 |
Morningside College alumni
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Phyllis Somerville
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
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Phyllis Jeanne Somerville was an American stage, film, and television actress. She is best known for her roles in Little Children (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Surviving Family (2012), The Big C (2010–2013), and Outsiders (2016–2017).
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Pauline Phillips
- Occupations
- journalistradio personality
- Biography
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Pauline Esther Phillips, also known as Abigail Van Buren, was an American advice columnist and radio show host who began the well-known Dear Abby newspaper column in 1956. It became the most widely syndicated newspaper column in the world, syndicated in 1,400 newspapers with 110 million readers.
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Eppie Lederer
- Occupations
- columnistwriterjournalist
- Biography
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Esther Pauline "Eppie" Lederer, better known by the pen name Ann Landers, was an American advice columnist and eventually a nationwide media celebrity. She began writing the "Ask Ann Landers" column in 1955 and continued for 47 years, by which time its readership was 90 million people. A 1978 World Almanac survey named her the most influential woman in the United States. She was the identical twin sister of Pauline Phillips, who wrote the similarly popular "Dear Abby" advice column as Abigail Van Buren.
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Bud Day
- Occupations
- military officerlawyeraircraft pilot
- Biography
-
George Everette "Bud" Day was a United States Air Force officer, aviator, and veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also a prisoner of war, and recipient of the Medal of Honor and Air Force Cross. As of 2025, he is the only person to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and Air Force Cross. He was posthumously advanced to the rank of brigadier general effective March 27, 2018, as directed by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.
General info
| Alternative names | MC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Motto | The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 299 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 Morningside Ave Sioux City, Iowa, 51106-1751 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 7122745000 |