Morningside College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4508 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1250 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1174 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1 of 3 | In Sioux |
| #966 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,177
- Graduates
- 981
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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% | 71% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,756 | 1,244 | 1,508 |
| Admissions | 1,945 | 880 | 1,061 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 337 | 164 | 173 |
1,031 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 12
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Morningside College are 12-22 (middle 50% range).
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 | 1587 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 183 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 138 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 118 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (2%) |
| Asian | 20 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Morningside College is $23,482 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 | $20,667 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,418 |
| $48-75K | $22,086 |
| $75-110K | $24,653 |
| $110K+ | $25,258 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,680 | $11,111 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,680 | $11,111 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,680 | $11,111 |
| 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 | $11,204 |
| Room charge | $6,040 |
| Meal charge | $5,164 |
Morningside College majors
Morningside College has granted 248 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 296 master's across 16 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morningside College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 68 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | 45 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 42 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 19 | ||
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 13 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 7 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Biopsychology | 6 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 6 | ||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Photography | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 1 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 248 | 296 | 5 |
Morningside College has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 45% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Morningside College has published 554 scientific papers with 10,292 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 39 |
| 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 | 272 |
| 2016 | 11 | 312 |
| 2017 | 14 | 285 |
| 2018 | 13 | 467 |
| 2019 | 22 | 588 |
| 2020 | 20 | 811 |
| 2021 | 13 | 867 |
| 2022 | 30 | 777 |
| 2023 | 20 | 899 |
| 2024 | 19 | 872 |
Morningside College alumni
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Phyllis Somerville
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
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
-
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
- writerjournalistcolumnist
- Biography
-
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
- aircraft pilotmilitary officerlawyer
- 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 2016, 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 | 294 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 Morningside Ave Sioux City, Iowa, 51106-1751 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 86,000 |
| Phone | 7122745000 |