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Morningside University
Most applicants get into Morningside University — 71% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Morningside University sits in Sioux City proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $84,033 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,456 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,163 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 12 and 22 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Morningside University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Morningside University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Morningside University's submitters' middle half scored 12–22 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 12 | 16 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Morningside University received 2,756 applications and admitted 1,945 (70.6%), with 337 enrolling.
How Morningside University compares
| Morningside University | Iowa median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71% | 80.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,660 | $36,684 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,494 | $55,396 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Morningside University student earns $55,494 — 0% above the Iowa median of $55,396 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Morningside University lists tuition at $39,660 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Morningside University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $39,660 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,163 undergraduates, Morningside University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
50.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Morningside University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Morningside University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,033 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | $66,368 |
| Biology, General | $62,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,940 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,717 |
Median earnings for these 6 Morningside University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,494 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional Morningside University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Morningside University?
The middle 50% of Morningside University's submitters earned ACT composites of 12–22; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Morningside University's acceptance rate?
70.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,945 admitted from 2,756 applicants.
How much does Morningside University cost?
At Morningside University, published tuition is $39,660 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Morningside University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Morningside University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,494 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Iowa
- Mount Mercy University — 82.5% admitted
- Northwestern College — 80.4% admitted
- Luther College — 71.5% admitted
- Saint Ambrose University — 77.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.