Morningside College

Morningside College Overview

Morningside College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Sioux City, Iowa. Morningside College was founded in 1894 and the school enrolls around 1,281 students a year, including 1,281 undergrad students. Morningside College offers housing for up to 858 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Morningside College!

Are you interested in music or performing? At Morningside College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Morningside College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Morningside College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Morningside College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Morningside College on the Student Life page.

2022 Morningside College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	3.4
Tuition	$35,100
Percent of Need Met	74%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$25,670

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Is Morningside College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better sense of what Morningside College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Morningside College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Morningside College, around 71% come back the next year. Morningside College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 51%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Morningside College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Morningside College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Morningside College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Morningside College's endowment was valued at $47.1 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Morningside College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Morningside College meets 74% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $25,670 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $36,449 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Morningside College.

Based on this information, how does Morningside College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Morningside College a good school for you?

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Where is Morningside College?

Morningside College is located in the suburban setting of Sioux City, Iowa, less than an hour from Omaha and NE.

If you want to see Morningside College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 29 to Sioux City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sioux Gateway.

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