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About Morningside University

private masters universitysmall class sizesbusiness and education focusmidwest liberal artstest optional admissions

Morningside University is a private university in Sioux City, IA, known for its private masters university, small class sizes, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 71%, Morningside is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 346 students each year. Morningside is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Morningside offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,002 per year; the sticker price of $49,830 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Morningside University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Morningside University

Demonstrated Interest
Morningside is a small, tight-knit campus in Sioux City and the admissions team genuinely notices when students make the trip to visit. Schedule an in-person tour or shadow a student for a day to put a face to your application.
Essay Strategy
In your essays and additional materials, name the specific program or professor at Morningside that draws you there. The admissions staff on a campus this size can tell the difference between a student who researched the school and one who mass-applied.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Morningside University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$33.7k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$21.2k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$19.1k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$50k/yr$42.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,151
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

54%White
19%Unknown / Unreported
10%Hispanic
8%International
4%Black / African American
3%Two or More Races
1%Asian
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender49% Men · 51% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status92% Citizens and Immigrants · 8% International
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