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Morningside University Nursing Programs

Morningside University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux City, IA. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Morningside University Rankings

Morningside University has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 16	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#68 of 99	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#488 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Morningside University?

Contact information for Morningside University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106-1751
Phone:	7122745000
Website:	www.morningside.edu/
Admissions:	www.morningside.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.morningside.edu/admissions/

How Do I Get Into Morningside University?

You can apply to Morningside University online at: https://www.morningside.edu/admissions/

Morningside University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Morningside University

These are the things Morningside University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Morningside University?

Morningside University maintains an acceptance rate of 71%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% submitted ACT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Morningside University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,298	929	72%
Women	1,430	1,009	71%

Can I Afford Morningside University?

The average net price after aid at Morningside University is $23,169. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$38,017
In-State Fees	$1,502
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,017
Out-of-State Fees	$1,502
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$39,519
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$39,519

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 29% of students at Morningside University receive some form of financial aid (337 students).

About 96% of students at Morningside University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,777 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,218.

Student Loan Debt

66% of Morningside University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,687 per year.

Morningside University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,710 students enrolled at Morningside University. Morningside University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,166 undergraduate students at Morningside University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Morningside University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	41
Hispanic	118
White	629
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	96

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Morningside University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	141
Nebraska	74
South Dakota	15
Minnesota	14
Colorado	8

Additionally, approximately 8.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Morningside University Graduate Student Diversity

981 of Morningside University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Morningside University, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Morningside University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	19
Hispanic	34
White	879
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	11
Non-Resident	7

Online Learning at Morningside University

Morningside University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 884 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Morningside University

Morningside University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Morningside University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.