Morningside University

1501 Morningside Ave - Sioux City, IA 51106
  • Region: Plains States
  • Campus Setting: City
  • Size: Small

Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside College is a private, four-year, co-educational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It has been named "one of the Best Midwestern Colleges" by Princeton Review since 2003 and "Best Comprehensive Midwestern Bachelor" by US News and World Reports. Morningside has a strong commitment to liberal arts and education but also to helping students reach their full potential in life.

About Morningside University

Morningside College is a private, four-year college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. 100% of our undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid. We offer more than 65 majors and pre-professional programs. We belong to the NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference, and offer more than 26 men-s and women-s Division II teams, but intramural sports as well. Our beautiful 68-acre campus is located in a residential area in Sioux City, Iowa (population: 140,000). We enroll nearly 1,300 full-time students. With a 13:1 student:faculty ratio, you-re assured a quality education focused directly on you. Over the past three years, our graduates have a job and grad school placement rate of 99%. We-re a member of the North Central Association and fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Mission Statement

The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.