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About Morningside University

private masters universitysmall class sizesbusiness and education focusmidwest liberal artstest optional admissions

Morningside University is a private university in Sioux City, IA, known for its private masters university, small class sizes, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 71%, Morningside University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 346 students each year. Morningside University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Morningside University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,002 per year; the sticker price of $49,830 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Morningside University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Morningside University

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Demonstrated Interest
Morningside is a small, tight-knit campus in Sioux City and the admissions team genuinely notices when students make the trip to visit. Schedule an in-person tour or shadow a student for a day to put a face to your application.
Test Score Strategy
Morningside is test optional and your score is below their 75th percentile, so consider withholding it and letting your GPA, activities, and personal story carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Morningside University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$33.7k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$21.2k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$19.1k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$50k/yr$42.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,151
Undergrad Enrollment
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