About Morningside College

Founded in 1894, Morningside College. is a Private college. Located in Iowa, which is a city setting in Iowa, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,321 full time undergraduate students, and 1,581 full time graduate students.

The Morningside College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 87 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Morningside College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate56%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

78% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 43% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Morningside College.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
32%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
42%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
5%
“We bought the gear”
95%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
74%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
37%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
74%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
11%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
32%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
58%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
32%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
42%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
5%
“We bought the gear”
95%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
74%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
37%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
74%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
11%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
32%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
58%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Morningside College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    40 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    41 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    41 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    41 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    41 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    41 Students rated academics 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Morningside College?

20 Students rated Morningside College

Vilita

Morningside is a great school with many activities, events, sports, clubs, and organizations for students to be a part of. Being a smaller school, there is plenty of opportunity to get to know other students and professors which has been great in helping me through college. There are many different classes offered and the advisors at Morningside are willing to help you find the classes that will help you on your academic journey and encourage the exploration into classes outside of your field of study.

Mari

I love it here! Morningside has helped me find a family away from home, while also pursuing the career and major that I have wanted to for years! Honestly, the professors are accessible whenever you need, and the classes are challenging, too. I can't wait to continue my education here.

Ethan

Choosing to go to Morningside College was one of the best decisions I have made. Not only do the teachers make you feel welcomed. But the faculty as a whole are very inviting. When you are passing by fellow students make a point to stop and say hello or at least smile while you pass by. I was very uneasy about coming back to school. But choosing Morningside was one of the best decisions I have made in a long time!!!

Nicole

It is a great school and they offer outstanding financial support. They have scholarships for everything from academics to whatever activity you are interested in like sports (basketball, football, soccer, etc.) to band, choir, theater, and e-sports.

Morningside College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Morningside College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Morningside College is 56%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to have taken so many easy classes. I'd say to myself to keep challenging yourself as much as possible and pay attention to everything your teachers are putting in front of you, becuase that's what the professors in college are going to do. I'd also tell myself not to worry so much about the small things because once you're out of that small town everything just seems to dissappear and only the things that really matter will follow you into college.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the lack of parking.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It is really known for its football program and acedemically it is known for its nursing program.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the size of it because the classes are the perfect size for a good learning environment. So you are not just another kid in the class the professor actually knows you by name.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My Classmates are intelligent and never afrain to say what is on their mind. The class and the professor creates a comfortable learning environment where every point of view is respected. Classmates support and challenge eachother all in order to do better.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's a small school, so some of the professors do actually care about how you are doing. It is more of a school to go to if you plan on being a student-athlete in college.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A campus dedicated to encouraging engaged citizenship and awareness of community issues.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When bragging about Morningside I mention the class sizes, around 30 people, and how beautiful the campus is. The faculity is great and there is never a dull moment on campus.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who wants massive classes where they can disappear into the crowd, or those who aren't wanting to be engaged in an academic comunity.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I felt well informed before making my final descision to come to Morningside - I don't think there is anything I wish I had known because I was not surprised by anything.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The person that should attend Morningside needs to be a hard worker, and hands on type of learner, also someone that is prepared for tough classes, and be expected a lot out of.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The cold climate while walking to classes.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I think that the best thing about Morningside is the atmosphere. By that I mean that everybody, the faculty, staff and students, are all genuinely nice. It makes it easy to like it here because the kindness is very genuine. One thing I would change about Morningside is that I would love to have more students from a wider range of hometowns. The school is currently trying to get more kids from farther away and I would love to see a wide range of students

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Some stereotypes about Morningside students are that they are all Midwestern, White, Uppermiddle class Athletes.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Because Morningside has a lot of athletes, athletic events are very popular. Especially our football and basketball events. Some of the largest organizations are the student government and MAC. MAC is the counsel that bring all sorts of events and programs to Morningside like comedians, bands, and comics. The social life is pretty lively here, for the most part I would say a great majority of the students at Morningside like to party. But the minority of students that don't are not outcasted in any way, its just more common to meet a student that loves to get drunk on a Saturday night than it is to meet a student who likes to read on a Saturday night.

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academic life is good at Morningside. The largest class I have ever been in was 30 people, but most classes are around 20 people. The professors are very accessible and actually know you. It's very easy to get extra help on schoolwork and to feel like the professors care about how you do in their course.

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  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    These stereotypes, for the most part, are accurate. The majority of the school population are white, and a large percentage of the students are also involved in athletics. But you don't have to be an athlete, there are a lot of other clubs and activities to get involved with such as theater, choir, student government, the television network and the campus radio station. There are a good chunk on students that are not from the Midwest, and a lot of kids come from all different kinds of backgrounds.

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Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

1,321

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,581

Total Grad Students

44%

Out-Of-State

51%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

41

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

43%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Morningside College receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,094

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,253

Books and Supplies

$9,190

Room and Board

39,537

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,907
$30 - $48K
$17,967
$48 - $75K
$21,443
$75 - $110K
$22,857
$110K & UP
$23,699

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