Morningside College
Morningside College is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in an urban area, in Sioux City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,788 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 354 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 248 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 56% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Morningside College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,990, and fees were $1,500. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,990 and $1,500 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,788 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 27 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 86 miles radius of Morningside College
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St Luke's College
4 miles away |
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Briar Cliff University
5 miles away |
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Northwestern College
39 miles away |
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Dordt College
43 miles away |
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Mount Marty College
60 miles away |
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Midland University
72 miles away |
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Augustana University
75 miles away |
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University of Sioux Falls
75 miles away |
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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
85 miles away |
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Creighton University
86 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Dordt College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Huntington University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Northwestern College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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College of the Ozarks
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Ohio Northern University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Augustana University
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 05/01/1985 - 06/30/2009 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Admission
55%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $530/credit | |
| In State Students | $530/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $530/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $250/credit | |
| In State Students | $250/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $250/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $23,850 | $23,850 | $23,850 |
| ADN | 70 | $37,100 | $37,100 | $37,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $66,250 | $66,250 | $66,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $12,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Morningside College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $3,792 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $3,103 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $5,737 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $16,182 |
| Federal Student Loans | 74% | $6,200 |
| Private Loans | 18% | $10,416 |
$22,147
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,543 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,001 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,800 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,277 |
| Over $110,000$23,005 |
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Student Population
1,322
Undergrads
1,466
Graduates
1,921
Women
867
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
84% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
