Morningside College

Location and Affiliation:

Morningside is located in the heart of Sioux City, IA, population 85,000. Actual population is much larger because Sioux City spills into Nebraska and South Dakota.
Affiliation: United Methodist.

Population:

Morningside’s enrollment is 980 students on campus.

• 57% female
• 3% black
• 1% Asian
• 3% international
• 3% Hispanic

74% of applicants are admitted. 64% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:15

Academic Level:

• Morningside is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.2
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 19-24, English 17-24, Math 17-24

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/marketing 22%
• Communications 6%
• Computer/informational sciences 5%
• Education 27%
• Health Sciences 6%
• Social Sciences/History 5%
• Visual/Performing Arts 12%

Graduates:

59% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $25
• The priority application deadline is March 1.
• Financial aid priority date March 1.

Generosity:

Average need met is 93%.

Features:

Morningside was founded in 1894. All full-time students receive a notebook computer. Morningside offers an impressive learning disabilities center. Students may enroll in this program and receive 1-on-1 assistance on their specific learning disorder. The program has proven to be very successful. There are very few programs like this in the state of Iowa.

Contact:

Morningside Admissions 1-800-831-0806.

Learn more about Morningside College. http://www.morningside.edu