Morningside University
Morningside University
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1501 Morningside Ave - Sioux City, IA 51106
Region
Plains
Campus Setting
City
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
1,177
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
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Region
Plains
Campus Setting
City
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
1,177
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
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From Morningside University

Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside College is a private, four-year, co-educational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It has been named "one of the Best Midwestern Colleges" by Princeton Review since 2003 and "Best Comprehensive Midwestern Bachelor" by US News and World Reports. Morningside has a strong commitment to liberal arts and education but also to helping students reach their full potential in life.

Morningside University
Morningside University
Morningside University

Admissions & Enrollment

Highschool GPA
Required
Highschool Rank
Not Required
Highschool Record
Not Required
College Prep Program
Considered
Recommendations
Not Required
Admission Test Scores
Not Required
Exam % Submitted Score Range
ACT 1 12 - 22
Freshmen Total M W X
Applied 2,756 45 % 54 % -
Admitted 1,945 45 % 54 % 1 %
Enrolled 337 48 % 51 % -
  Require Recommend Consider Not Req
  Required Recommended Considered Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Prep Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
ACT 1 12 - 22  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Unspecified
Number of applicants 2,756 45 % 54 % -
Number admitted 1,945 45 % 54 % 1 %
Number enrolled 337 48 % 51 % -

Majors & Degrees

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming/Programmer
Education
Education
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational Leadership and Administration
Learning Sciences
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Special Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical Nurse Leader
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology
International/Globalization Studies
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design
Photography
Fine Arts and Art Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Music
Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Agricultural and Food Products Processing — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management — — —
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management — — —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Marketing — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — — —
Computer Programming/Programmer — — —
Education Education — —
Education — — —
Educational Administration and Supervision — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — — —
Learning Sciences — — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism — — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances — — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities — — —
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented — — —
Special Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — — —
Agricultural Teacher Education — — —
Art Teacher Education — — —
Biology Teacher Education — — —
Chemistry Teacher Education — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
History Teacher Education — — —
Mathematics Teacher Education — — —
Music Teacher Education — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — —
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education — — —
Spanish Language Teacher Education — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — —
Engineering Engineering Physics/Applied Physics — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist — — —
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist — — —
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist — — —
Clinical Nurse Leader — — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing — —
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing — — —
Nursing Practice — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — —
History History — — —
History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biopsychology — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — —
Mathematics and Computer Science — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Religion/Religious Studies — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Psychology Counseling Psychology — — —
Psychology — — —
Developmental and Child Psychology — — —
Social Sciences International Relations and Affairs — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Social Sciences — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Graphic Design — — —
Photography — — —
Fine Arts and Art Studies — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — —
Music — — —

Athletics

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Mission Statement

The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.