Morningside College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1113 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1039 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 14 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| # 1 of 3 | In Sioux |
| # 988 of 1,589 | For Media Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
71%
Average SAT
1,141
Average ACT
24
Avg. cost to attend
$24,437 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,172
Graduates
884
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Morningside College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 2,742 | 1,298 | 1,430 |
| Admissions | 1,948 | 929 | 1,009 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 308 | 150 | 158 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 70% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 12% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Morningside College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Morningside College majors
Morningside College has granted 258 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 276 master's across 18 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Morningside College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 48 | 14 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 59 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 40 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 36 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | - | 24 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | - | 24 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 16 | - |
| Education, General | - | 12 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 12 | - |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 10 | - | - |
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | - | - |
| Accounting | 8 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 8 | - |
| Psychology, General | 8 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | - | 7 | - |
| Marketing, Other | 7 | - | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | - | 7 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 7 | - |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | - | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | - | 5 | - |
| History Teacher Education | 5 | - | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 5 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | - | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | - | - |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | - | 3 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | - | 3 | - |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | - | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | - | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | - | - |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 2 | - | - |
| History, General | 2 | - | - |
| Learning Sciences | - | 2 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Biopsychology | 1 | - | - |
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | - | 1 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 258 | 276 | 7 |
Publications & Citations
Morningside College has published 565 scientific papers with 10,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
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27 Notable alumni
1. Lester Menke
1918-2016 (aged 98)
politician
Lester D. Menke was a state Representative from the Iowa's 5th and 7th Districts. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1973 to 1985, serving as Speaker pro Tempore from 1981 to 1985. After he served in the Iowa House, Menke served as a liaison between Governor Terry Branstad and the legislature for two years. Menke has a...
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2. Axel John Beck
1894-1981 (aged 87)
lawyer
judge
Axel John Beck was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota.
3. James I. Dolliver
1894-1978 (aged 84)
lawyer
politician
James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa.
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4. Christopher Rants
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Christopher C. Rants is a former Iowa State Representative. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1992 to 2010. He received his BA from Morningside College. His work experience includes managing environmental compliance projects for Metz Baking Company, and Pierce & Associates, a Sioux City consulting firm. After leaving the legislature, Rants started inSight Communication as government affairs...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
MC
Founded
1894
Motto
The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
299
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1501 Morningside Ave Sioux City, Iowa, 51106-1751 United States
City Population
86,000
Phone
7122745000
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