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Morningside College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1894 by a division of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The suburban campus of Morningside College spreads across 78 acres of land. It is known for the courses it offers in art, chemistry, biology, business administration and economics, computer science, corporate communications, English, etc.
The sports teams of the college are known as the Mustangs. The official mascot of the college is the Mustang. The college fields more than 10 varsity teams in basketball, baseball, football, soccer, golf, cross country, swimming, tennis, softball, track & field,and volleyball.
Morningside College is in Sioux City, IA. 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 mathematics and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Morningside College are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,798 students study at Morningside College (in 2007).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Morningside College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Great Plains Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school 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
http://www.morningside.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 138 | education courses, special ed, elementary school teaching, education of emotionally disturbed, Spanish teaching, English teaching, math teaching, art education, ... |
| Business And Management | 54 | business management, marketing, finance, business communications, human resources, international business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | political science, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, American history, creative writing, history courses, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | counseling psychology, psychology, organizational psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 10 | mass communication, advertising, radio and television, journalism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | photography |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer programming |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Morningside College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 96 | 4 |
In 2007, Morningside College had a total enrollment of 1,798 students (1,404 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 68% |
| Nebraska | 21% |
| South Dakota | 5% |
| California | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Morningside College offers campus housing for 816 of its 1,404 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 1,336 | 987 | 74% | 290 | 29% |
| Men | 702 | 513 | 73% | 127 | 25% |
| Women | 634 | 474 | 75% | 163 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,164 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,164 |
| Room and board | $ 6,166 |
| Room charge | $ 3,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,986 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Morningside College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187900)
Morningside College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $61,706 | 5 | $56,902 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $51,658 | 8 | $53,981 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $46,921 | 15 | $43,178 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $36,897 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $52,646 | 32 | $47,238 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | 166 | 475 |
| Football | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| Basketball | 42 | 27 | 69 |
| Track | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 108 | 106 | 214 |
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/Programmer, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
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
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
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)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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