Campus & Student Life at Morningside College

Home to about 1,281 undergraduates in 2020, Morningside is a small, private college located in Sioux City, Iowa. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Morningside offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Morningside can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Morningside Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Morningside College is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

Morningside Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Morningside. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Morningside Disability Services.

Morningside for the Military

While not a "service academy", Morningside does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Morningside for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Morningside College

Morningside offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Morningside College

Morningside has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,281 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,157 (90.3%). Part-time attendance was 124 (9.7%).

Morningside College is Ranked #541 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Morningside receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Morningside #541 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Morningside by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Morningside Diversity Guide.

Morningside College Competes in the NIAA

Morningside has a total of 621 student athletes, 377 men and 244 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Morningside College Athletics