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MU

Morningside University

Sioux City, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$31,320
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$47,687
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Morningside University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Sioux City, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing28% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,896
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,033
Earnings 5yr: $73,081
Debt: $28,000
Agricultural and Food Products Processing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,368
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,969
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,996
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,279
Earnings 5yr: $65,956
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,400
Earnings 5yr: $69,868
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,940
Earnings 5yr: $61,287
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,726
Earnings 5yr: $61,817
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,166
Earnings 5yr: $51,164
Debt: $28,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,717
Earnings 5yr: $47,428
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,719
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biopsychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$31,320
In-State Tuition$39,660
Out-of-State Tuition$39,660
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%
Pell Grants
66%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$47,687
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,494

Completion Signals

50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$76,684
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