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Morningside College is in Sioux City, Iowa. Sioux City is a small city. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Morningside College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Morningside College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Morningside College are accepted. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Morningside College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,440 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Morningside College attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Morningside College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Great Plains Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Morningside College attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsiblity."
More complete details are provided below.
Morningside College
1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106-1751
General Phone: (712) 274-5000
Admissions Phone: (712) 274-5111
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 274-5159
http://www.morningside.edu
Morningside College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 112 | elementary school teaching, education courses, special ed, education of disabled, education of emotionally disturbed, history teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 31 | marketing, finance, human resources, business communications, international business, accounting, business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | creative writing, history courses, political science, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, American history, sociology, history, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | counseling psychology, organizational psychology, psychology |
| Media | 6 | radio and television, advertising, journalism, mass communication |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer programming, computer applications programming, computer and info science |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | photography |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 0 | music, music performance |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Morningside College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 123 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 76 | 7 |
In 2005, Morningside College had a total enrollment of 1,440 students (1,210 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 35% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 61% |
| Nebraska | 21% |
| South Dakota | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Morningside College offers campus housing for 810 of its 1,210 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sioux City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,467 | 1,073 | 73% | 349 | 33% |
| Men | 678 | 488 | 72% | 180 | 37% |
| Women | 789 | 585 | 74% | 169 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 274-5111
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,080 |
| Room and board | $ 5,624 |
| Room charge | $ 2,940 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,684 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Morningside College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 274-5159
Morningside College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $53,305 | 5 | $49,450 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $43,832 | 11 | $45,569 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $41,595 | 8 | $37,005 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $45,838 | 26 | $42,830 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 112 | 312 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Basketball | 34 | 21 | 55 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Track | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 83 | 120 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morningside College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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