Morningside University Acceptance Rate (71%) & Admissions

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Morningside University?

Morningside University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,948 of 2,742 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024

Average net price: $23,482 a year (2022–23)

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Morningside University GPA requirements

Morningside University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Morningside University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Morningside University acceptance rate

Morningside University admitted 1,948 of 2,742 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Morningside University (formerly Morningside College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Sioux City, Iowa, with 1,172 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Morningside University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Morningside University's admissions office before you apply.

Morningside University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Morningside University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,482 a year at Morningside University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Morningside University with a 3.0 GPA?

Morningside University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Morningside University?

Morningside University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Morningside University?

Morningside University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,948 of 2,742 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Morningside University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Morningside University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Morningside University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Morningside University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Morningside University?

A lot: Morningside University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Morningside University consider legacy status?

No. Morningside University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Morningside University require an essay?

No, but it considers one. Morningside University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Morningside University accept AP credit?

Yes. Morningside University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Morningside University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,482 a year at Morningside University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Morningside University's official admissions site.

Sources

College Navigator: Morningside UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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