Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa 51106-1751
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Morningside University is a private institution in Sioux City with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 910, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,494 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,169.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Mustangs
History & Fun Facts
- •The university was plagued with financial problems, and it became a victim of the financial Panic of 1893.
- •It closed in 1894, the same year that the Methodist Episcopal Church incorporated Morningside College and took over the campus.
- •Charles City College in Charles City, Iowa, was a German Methodist college that was absorbed into Morningside College in 1914.
- •Historic district Part of the campus has been set aside in 1997 as a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- •The contributing objects are The Spoonholder (1908), a curved cement bench with footpad and backrest; Class of 1922 Sundial; and the three Harmony Lane Lampposts.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
31.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Programs (55)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium