Morningside University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,100

3.97% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$23,947

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

70.6%

3,222 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,249

52.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56.2%

191 Graduates

About

Morningside University is a higher education institution located in Woodbury County, IA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Morningside University were General Education (95 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (94 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (44 degrees).

In 2022, 628 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Morningside University. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (524 degrees), 21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Morningside University is $35,100, which is $11,104 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Morningside University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 599 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Morningside University is $35,100, which is $11,104 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,947.

In 2022, 96% of undergraduate students attending Morningside University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,100

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Morningside University was $35,100. The cost of tuition at Morningside University is $11,104 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Morningside University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,947

2022 Value

3.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Morningside University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,947. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Morningside University grew by 3.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Morningside University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,410

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Morningside University was of $10,410 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.07% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.85% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Morningside University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Morningside University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.35% with respect to 2021, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Morningside University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Morningside University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 599 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Morningside University received 3,222 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 1.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,222 applicants, 2,275 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,249 students enrolled at Morningside University in 2022.

Morningside University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,275

Accepted Out of 3,222

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Morningside University was 70.6% (2,275 admissions from 3,222 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 73.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 1.5%, while admissions declined by 5.76%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Morningside University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Morningside University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Morningside University had a total enrollment of 2,249 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Morningside University is 1,187 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,062. This means that 52.8% of students enrolled at Morningside University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Morningside University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.6% White, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 2.49% Black or African American, 1.11% Asian, 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Morningside University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (29%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (72.9%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Morningside University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,249 students. The full-time enrollment at Morningside University is 1,187 and the part-time enrollment is 1,062. This means that 52.8% of students enrolled at Morningside University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Morningside University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Morningside University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Morningside University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Morningside University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,722 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
135 enrolled students
Two or More Races
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Morningside University is 76.6% White, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 2.49% Black or African American, 1.11% Asian, 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 137 students (6.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 262 more women than men received degrees from Morningside University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Morningside University is white (524 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Morningside University is General Education (95 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (94 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (44 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Morningside University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (341 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), and Physical Sciences (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morningside University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,789,200 people), Accountants & auditors (1,072,731 people), Other managers (910,215 people), Secondary school teachers (603,943 people), and Financial managers (526,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Morningside University in 2022 are Education (341 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), Physical Sciences (8 degrees), Biology (28 degrees), and Business (85 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morningside University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Morningside University are Education (341 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), Physical Sciences (8 degrees), Biology (28 degrees), and Business (85 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Morningside University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,347,702 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (931,582 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (891,705 people), Computer Systems Design (644,405 people), and Banking & related activities (529,547 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Morningside University.

Most Common (2022)

General Education
95 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
94 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Morningside University was General Education with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Morningside University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

183

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

445

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Morningside University, which is 0.411 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (445).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Morningside University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Morningside University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.8 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Morningside University in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 4.4 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 49% of students graduating from Morningside University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Morningside University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.62% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
524 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Morningside University is white (524 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

3.82% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
395 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Morningside University is white female (395 degrees awarded). There were 3.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (129 degrees).

Operations

Morningside University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.21M (−5.38%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Morningside University had a total salary expenditure of 40.9M. Morningside University employs 26 Associate professors, 25 Assistant professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Morningside University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Associate professor (14), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morningside University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 44 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Endowment

$59.6M

2022 Endowment

4.07%

growth from 2021

Morningside University has an endowment valued at about $59.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Morningside University grew 4.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Morningside University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2022 Salaries

5.55%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Morningside University paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($40.9M) and a 5.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.374% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.78% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Morningside University paid a total of $4.58M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Morningside University were Associate professor with 26 employees, Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 17 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morningside University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Morningside University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Associate professor with 14 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Morningside University.

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