Average

Score: 51/100

Morningside University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Sioux City, Iowa 51106

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 53%

Outcomes

67/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

C+

62/100

Experience

B+

77/100

Prestige

34/100

Quick Stats

2,158

Total Enrollment

53%

Graduation Rate

69%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

71%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Morningside University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $226,095
Avg rent near campus: $1,413/mo — vs ~$671/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 51106 (4.9% cap, Sioux City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$36,680	$36,680
Room	$6,040
Board	$5,164
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$53,670	$53,670

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

41%

Receive Pell Grants

72%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Special Education and Teaching, General 70 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 62 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 57 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 40 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 36 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 24 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 24 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 24 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 16 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 12 grads/yr Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12 grads/yr Education, General 12 grads/yr Agricultural and Food Products Processing 10 grads/yr Psychology, General 10 grads/yr Accounting 9 grads/yr Developmental and Child Psychology 8 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 8 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 7 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Morningside University's top programs commonly pursue.

Special education teachers, secondary school

$70k/yr 164,200 jobs

Special education teachers, all other

$67k/yr 41,000 jobs

Special education teachers, middle school

$65k/yr 94,800 jobs

Special education teachers, preschool

$62k/yr 29,300 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,158

Total Students

66%

Women

94%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Hispanic 6%

Black 3%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%

Fully Online 48%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Morningside University?

Morningside University has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Morningside University?

Tuition at Morningside University is $36,680 for in-state students and $36,680 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Morningside University?

The graduation rate at Morningside University is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Morningside University a good school?

Morningside University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Morningside University?

Morningside University has a total enrollment of 2,158 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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