Morningside College

https://www.morningside.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,760

4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,222

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.808%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.8%

3,271 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,319

51.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

54.2%

201 Graduates

About

Morningside College is a higher education institution located in Woodbury County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Morningside College were General Education (140 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (61 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (35 degrees).

In 2021, 614 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Morningside College. 74.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (530 degrees), 22.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Morningside College is $33,760, which is $10,576 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Morningside College is $33,760, which is $10,576 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,222.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Morningside College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,760

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Morningside College was $33,760. The cost of tuition at Morningside College is $10,576 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$23,222

2021 Value

4.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Morningside College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,222. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Morningside College grew by 4.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Morningside College (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

$10,630

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Morningside College was of $10,630 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.35% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Morningside College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Morningside College (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.

0.808%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Morningside College was 0.808%, which represents 5 out of the 619 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 College received 3,271 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.45% annual growth. Out of those 3,271 applicants, 2,414 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,319 students enrolled at Morningside College in 2021.

Morningside College has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,414

Accepted Out of 3,271

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Morningside College was 73.8% (2,414 admissions from 3,271 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 68.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.45%, while admissions grew by 3.87%..

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

Enrollment

Morningside College had a total enrollment of 2,319 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Morningside College is 1,202 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,117. This means that 51.8% of students enrolled at Morningside College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Morningside College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.4% White, 4.53% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Two or More Races, 2.07% Black or African American, 1.03% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Morningside College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by White Male (32.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (90.5%), followed by White Male (4.76%) and Asian Female (2.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Morningside College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,319 students. The full-time enrollment at Morningside College is 1,202 and the part-time enrollment is 1,117. This means that 51.8% of students enrolled at Morningside College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 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 College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Morningside College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,842 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students
Two or More Races
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Morningside College is 79.4% White, 4.53% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Two or More Races, 2.07% Black or African American, 1.03% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0862% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 143 students (6.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 304 more women than men received degrees from Morningside College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Morningside College is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 22.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Morningside College is General Education (140 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (61 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Morningside College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (314 degrees awarded), Agriculture (10 degrees), and Physical Sciences (12 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 College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,710,067 people), Secondary school teachers (495,488 people), Physicians (461,406 people), Postsecondary teachers (305,383 people), and Education administrators (291,525 people).

The most specialized majors at Morningside College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (314 degrees awarded), Agriculture (10 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), Biology (30 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at Morningside College are EDUCATION. (314 degrees awarded), Agriculture (10 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), Biology (30 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,922,427 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (641,989 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (608,619 people), Offices of physicians (236,051 people), and Scientific research & development services (205,597 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Education
140 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
61 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Morningside College was General Education with 140 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

459

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Morningside College, which is 0.338 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (459).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Morningside College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Morningside College in General Education, which is 6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 56% of students graduating from Morningside College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Morningside College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.99% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
530 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded
Asian
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Morningside College is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 22.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

3.42% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
409 degrees awarded
White Male
121 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Morningside College is white female (409 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (121 degrees).

Operations

Morningside College has an endowment valued at nearly $57.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.2M (31.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Morningside College had a total salary expenditure of 36.8M. Morningside College employs 31 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Morningside College are Female Assistant professor (19), Male Associate professor (17), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morningside College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$57.3M

2021 Endowment

23.4%

growth from 2020

Morningside College has an endowment valued at about $57.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Morningside College grew 23.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.83M 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 College (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

$16.7M

2021 Salaries

0.374%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Morningside College paid a median of $16.7M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($36.8M) and a 0.374% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Morningside College paid a total of $4.79M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Morningside College were Associate professor with 31 employees, Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Morningside College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Morningside College was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

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