Morningside University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Morningside University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux City, Iowa with approximately 1,166 undergraduate students enrolled. Morningside University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,169 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $47,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Morningside University is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church and located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside University has 21 buildings on a 68-acre (280,000 m2) campus in Sioux City. The Morningside College Historic District, which includes most of the campus, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Morningside College officially became Morningside University on June 1, 2021.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 53% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest a significant number of students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,750, and the small campus (under 1,200 undergrads) means you're not getting lost in a crowd. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit, faith-affiliated community in the Midwest and have a clear plan for staying on track — but ask hard questions about academic support before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,166 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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