| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | United Methodist |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsiblity.
Morningside College is a liberal arts college in Sioux City, Iowa, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college was founded on December 5, 1894, by a committee of 15 ministers and 12 laypersons. The new organization purchased what is now known as Charles City College Hall from the defunct University of the Northwest (right in picture).
Morningside is a private liberal arts institution. According to the Morningside College Mission Statement, "The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility."
Morningside carries on several age-old traditions. Student groups frequently paint and re-paint the "Spoonholder" - a curved bench named for the couples who used to sit nestled closely together in the early years. There is a yearly "Run to the Monument" that used to entail men running in their underwear but has since evolved into a recreational 5k race.
"Dear Abby" (Abigail Van Buren) and "Ask Ann" (Ann Landers), identical twin sisters, are Morningside College alumni. Known as the "Friedman twins" during their time at Morningside, they wrote for the school's long-running newspaper, the Collegian Reporter. Morningside is also the alma mater of Norman W. Waitt, Jr., co-founder of Gateway, Inc.,
Thomas C. Dorr, the current Under Secretary for Rural and Economic Development in the United States Department of Agriculture under President George W. Bush, is a graduate of Morningside. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/scrty/dorr.html
Al McIntosh, distinguished editor who was featured prominently in Ken Burns' The War, attended Morningside College.
Paul Splitorff, a 1969 graduate, was a starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals major league baseball team from 1970 until 1983.
Morningside College is on a 68-acre campus in the residential neighborhood of Morningside in Sioux City, Iowa. Students of all years participate in over 50 organizations including: student government, honor societies, service groups, religious organizations, musical ensembles, student publications, and three national fraternities and sororities.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 67% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Great Plains Athletic Conference) Basketball (Great Plains Athletic Conference) Baseball (Great Plains Athletic Conference) Track (Great Plains Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,080 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,170 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 910 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,575 | 44% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,093 | 67% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,740 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,417 | 87% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 73% (Selective) |
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| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
