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Morningside College
- 1501 Morningside Ave
- Sioux City, IA 51106
- OPEID College Code: 00187900
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- General Phone: (712) 274-5000
- President: John C. Reynders
- Website: www.morningside.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,798
- College Mascot: Mustangs
Note: Former Name Was Maroon Chiefs 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsiblity.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.morningside.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 702 | 634 | 1,336 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 513 (73%) | 474 (75%) | 987 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 127 (25%) | 163 (34%) | 290 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 284 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 31% | 46% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,584 | $3,571 | $3,760 | $9,358 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 509 | 335 | 284 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,164 | $19,000 | $18,080 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,164 | $19,000 | $18,080 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,166 | $5,930 | $5,624 |
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $2,300 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,030 | $28,030 | $26,004 |
| Out of State | $30,030 | $28,030 | $26,004 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,764 | $19,800 | $18,880 |
| Out of State | $20,764 | $19,800 | $18,880 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,764 | $19,800 | $18,880 |
| Out of State | $20,764 | $19,800 | $18,880 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,798 Undergraduate: 1,213 Graduate: 585
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 658 Female: 1,140
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 551 Female: 662
- Graduate Gender Male: 107 Female: 478
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,159 Part-Time: 639
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,159 Part-Time: 54
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 585
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 16 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Black | 17 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 25 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 2% |
| White | 1,020 | 57% |
| Unknown | 679 | 38% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 510 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 464 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 164 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 108 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 68 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 46 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 91 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 45 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 289 | 16% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 329 | 214 | 115 |
| Faculty Status | 150 | 70 | 80 |
| Tenured Faculty | 34 | 34 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 150 | 70 | 80 |
| Primarily Instruction | 150 | 70 | 80 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 37 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 74 | 54 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 63 | 53 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 31 | 27 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,101 (68) | $52,646 (36) | $47,238 (32) |
| Professor | $60,105 (15) | $61,706 (10) | $56,902 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $52,587 (20) | $51,658 (12) | $53,981 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,916 (28) | $46,921 (13) | $43,178 (15) |
| Instructor | $39,183 (5) | $48,330 (1) | $36,897 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,055 (2) | $93,055 (2) | - (-) |
| Professor | $93,055 (2) | $93,055 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,845 (70) | $53,882 (38) | $47,238 (32) |
| Professor | $61,991 (17) | $64,111 (12) | $56,902 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $52,587 (20) | $51,658 (12) | $53,981 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,916 (28) | $46,921 (13) | $43,178 (15) |
| Instructor | $39,183 (5) | $48,330 (1) | $36,897 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,460,903 | $951,924 | $508,979 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 455 | 297 | 158 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 441 | 290 | 151 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 57 | 33 | 24 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Soccer | 57 | 34 | 23 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Swimming | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Tennis | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 27 | - | 27 |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,532 | $29,733 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,850 | $4,866 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 151 | 185 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 151 | 55 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 6 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
