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Morningside University

Sioux City, Iowa 51106-1751

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Morningside University is a private institution in Sioux City with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 910, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,494 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,169.

Established
1894
Mascot
Monte the Mustang
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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71%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,166Students
12:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$55,494Earnings 10yr
$23,169Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Morningside University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.6%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1222

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,190
Room & Board$11,204
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$50,429
Average Net Price$23,169
Median Debt at Graduation$26,028
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,667
$30–48K$21,418
$48–75K$22,086
$75–110K$24,653
$110K+$25,258

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,169

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,166
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.8%
Freshman Retention69.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,687
8 Years$50,866
10 Years$55,494

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,800
Men
$55,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mustangs

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from IA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
232 mi(402 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
251 mi(435 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
418 mi(725 min)

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