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Hi!

We’re Morningside.

Morningside University got its start in 1894 when our founders decided their “college in the cornfield” could become one of the greatest in the nation. For nearly 130 years, we have built a reputation we know would make them proud. Morningside grads are snapped up by employers and celebrated for the talent they bring to Siouxland and beyond. Our faculty aren’t just book smart – they are out there doing their thing, making contributions, and finding ways to make experiences part of learning. Performing arts have earned national and international recognition. Student-athletes are killing it in competition as well as in the classroom. Most importantly, there’s a genuine sense of pride among Morningsiders. That’s how we know that not only do we live up to our promise that experience matters here, but Mside really is the best side.

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“Morningside is in the perfect spot. If you are looking for the

things that a city might offer, like concerts and retail, you can find them here, but there are also wide-open spaces not far from here. The campus itself reflects its location. It’s absolutely beautiful, and walking through feels like you are in a park, but it’s set in the middle of Sioux City and has a homey feel that you quickly come to love.”

SUSANA MONTOYA SENIOR LINCOLN, NE

AN GRATITUDE

SMALL TOWN ATTITUDE “My internship at the Siouxland Community Foundation connected me with so many nonprofit organizations in our area. I was amazed to see firsthand the hard work they each do for the people in our region and appreciated the opportunity to build my network and experience.”

CALEB LUBBERS ‘25 MOVILLE, IA

SMARTASSET RECENTLY NAMED SIOUX CITY AS ONE OF THE

Top 10 Most Livable Cities.

MAJORS, MINORS, AND IMAGINATION MAJORS AND PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Accounting Managerial Public Agricultural Education Applied Agricultural and Food Studies Art Graphic Design Photography Studio Arts Administration Music Management Photography Management Studio Art Management Aviation Aviation Management Professional Flight Biology Biomedical Sciences Business Administration Chemistry Communication Computer Science Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Education Elementary Secondary Special Education English Exercise Science Finance History Interdisciplinary Nonprofit Management Student Designed

International Affairs Management Marketing Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Music Music Music Education Nursing Nutrition Political Science Psychology Biopsychology Counseling Developmental General Public Health Radiologic Technology Religious Studies Respiratory Therapy Spanish X Path (Undecided) PREPROFESSIONAL Chiropractic Dentistry Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine

At Morningside, you will have more than 65 undergrad and preprofessional programs to pick from. Whether you’re into health, teaching, tech, arts or want to explore the mysteries of the universe, we’ve got you covered. Hands-on learning opportunities are infused into our curriculum to help you dig deep into your chosen field, discover new passions, or to create your own path. Get ready to explore, grow, and master your area of focus.

“I looked at a bunch of other

CASEY KRUGER SENIOR PAPILLION, NE

small private schools, but Morningside stood out to me.

The awesome help we got in financial planning, the genuine connections, and the perfect fit geography-wise just made everything click for me. The community here has been everything.”

DON’T SEE THE MAJOR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR? Morningside is where you want to be, but we don’t have the exact major you are looking for? Consider chatting with faculty about a possible self-designed major or active learning experiences that could help you create what you are looking for.

PEER

Mentors

NAVIGATE COLLEGE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE Embark on your academic journey with confidence through the Morningside University Peer Mentors Program! Launched in the 2024-2025 academic year, this initiative pairs every new first-time, full-time undergraduate student with an experienced upperclassman mentor. Your mentor will provide invaluable support as you connect with faculty, locate resources, and navigate university life. With tailored programming and opportunities for involvement, you’ll find it easier to engage with campus activities and develop a sense of belonging.

Studies show that students with mentors enjoy higher retention and graduation rates, as well as improved academic performance. Join us at Morningside University, where success is a shared journey!

Undecided? THE X PATH IS FOR YOU. We are going to say this extra loud for the people in the back – most students don’t know what they want to major in, and even the ones who do declare a major will tell you it is far from set in stone. It really is totally normal. We also realize that you and your loved ones might be wondering how students go about figuring out the best way forward for them. That’s where the X Path comes in. We created the X Path to give students a space and place to explore while still making sure they graduate on time. You have up to four semesters to explore, job shadow, take assessments, and do other guided activities designed to help point your future in the right direction for you. What’s even better is that most X Path students find that the knowledge and skills they gain through exploring on the X Path are applicable regardless of the discipline they ultimately choose.

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EDUCATION SO GOOD IT’S

Guaranteed.

You matter. Your college experience matters. Morningside gives you the opportunity to make the most of that experience.

We want our students and their families to know that the experience you will have at Morningside is an investment that will be well worth it. We are so sure, there are three things (listed below) that we will guarantee to any full-time, first-year student who enrolls and fulfills our requirements.

THE XP GUARANTEE

You will earn your degree in four years or less.

You will gain employment or You will have active, experiential acceptance to grad school learning opportunities that will within six months of graduation. build your future.

What happens if we don’t hold up our end of the deal? We will cover the cost of an additional semester of coursework and provide support to get you on track. Check out the details at morningside.edu/xpguarantee.

99%

JOB OR GRADUATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RATE

“What are you going to do after graduation?”

HERE ARE A FEW COMPANIES, NONPROFITS, &

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MORNINGSIDE GRADUATES ENJOY A NETWORK OF

15,000+

ALUMNI LIVING ALL OVER THE WORLD

GOVERNMENT OFFICES SOME OF OUR RECENT GRADS HAVE JOINED: ACG Certified Public Accountants

Nelnet

AmeriCorps

New York Life

B2 Interactive

Northwest Bank

BioLife

Nutra Tech

Boys and Girls Club of Siouxland

Palmer Candy

BPI

Peace Corps

Bureau of Land Management

Pioneer Marketing

Casey’s General Store Corporate Office

Riverside Technologies Inc.

Chatterkick Children’s Hospital Cornerstone World Outreach

Rosen Diversified Sanford Health ScribeAmerica

Our alums are living testaments to the value of a Morningside education. We have some truly incredible people in our family of 15,000 people around the world. Meet a few of them and check out some of the places they work.

MARIAH GESINK ’13 MAJORS: Biology and Chemistry NOW: Infection Control Epidemiologist, CHI Health, Omaha, NE

PAUL JOHNSON ’16 MAJOR: International Affairs and Mass Communication NOW: IT Risk Management Analyst,

Paycom, Oklahoma City, OK

Security National Bank

CHRISTIAN NOHR ’15

Eide Bailly

Sioux City Community School District

MAJOR: Business Administration

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Siouxland Community Health

Farmer’s Coop

TD Ameritrade

KARLA SANTI ’98

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Tyson Foods

MAJOR: Graphic Design

Good Samaritan Society

Union Pacific Railroad

Great West Casualty Company

United Way of the Midlands

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Unity Point Health

Herald Publishing Company

University of Nebraska Medical Center

DuPont Pioneer

Hinton School District Iowa Auditor of State K&B Transportation Mayo Clinic Mercy Medical Center Nebraska Department of Corrections

NOW: Director of Systems Integrators,

Sterling, North Sioux City, SD

NOW: CEO, Founding Partner, Blend Interactive, Sioux Falls, SD

SHANNON SCHROEDER ’12 MAJORS: Spanish and Political Science NOW: Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, Minneapolis, MN

US Army US Postal Service

TYLER GANDY ’18

Walt Disney World

MAJOR: Biopsychology

Wells Blue Bunny

NOW: Senior Research Specialist, Sanford Research,

Wells Fargo

Sioux Falls, SD

DUSTIN COOPER ’05 MAJOR: English/Education

CHECK OUT WHAT SOME OF OUR GRADS ARE DOING NOW!

NOW: Executive Director, The Arena, Sioux City, IA

Live Your Best STUDENT LIFE Activities and fun are two things that are never in short supply at Morningside. Our Student Life game is strong. Morningside believes in creating a community where everyone can become involved and offers plenty of options for every individual.

From Honors and leadership organizations, sustainability and preprofessional clubs, intramurals, religion, and student government, we have no shortage of options.

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Whether you are an athlete in one of our 28 sports or esports, or you simply love to wear your Morningside maroon, being a Mustang is a good time. Between the incredible school spirit and our tradition of excellence, you can’t help but let the world know you are #MsideProud.

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Feel Comfy Here.

We love that the two words our students most frequently use to describe Morningside are “home” and “family.” Should you choose to visit Morningside, we encourage you and your loved ones to ask the students you encounter how they would describe life here, and odds are good, that’s the answer you will get. We all do better and feel better when we are comfortable. That’s exactly what we want for you.

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SAFETY & SECURITY CAMPUS SECURITY IS ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE

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OF STUDENTS RECEIVE The Experience of a Lifetime 17 FINANCIAL AID AT MSIDE

We hear it every day: “I can’t afford a private school.”

But what most people don’t know is that 100% of full-time undergraduate Morningside students receive financial aid—every single student, through scholarships, grants, and need-based aid. In fact, last year we provided students with more than $21 million in scholarships and grants.

At Morningside University, we know investing in your education is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. That’s why we’re committed to making your college experience accessible and affordable through Access to Mside.*

ACCESS TO MSIDE BASE AWARD - EVERY STUDENT QUALIFIES All first-time, full-time undergraduate students admitted for the 2026-2027 academic year will automatically receive a minimum award package of scholarships and grants totaling:

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AWARD

Standard Eligibility $26,000/year Nebraska or South Dakota + Pell Eligible

COMMUTER AWARD

$20,000/year

$35,000/year $29,000/year

Iowa + Pell Eligible $39,000/year

$33,000/year

$21 million

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED LAST YEAR

These amounts represent the minimum awards, made up by your academic scholarship, talent grant (if applicable), visit grant, and all additional Federal, State, and Morningside grants. Each student’s qualifications will be assessed to ensure they receive the base scholarship and grant amounts.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

TALENT GRANT

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$20,000 per year/$80,000 total $18,000 per year/$72,000 total $16,000 per year/$64,000 total $14,000 per year/$56,000 total

VISIT GRANT - $1,000 per year/$4,000 total Simply schedule and complete an official campus visit by February 28, 2026, to qualify.

Is it

worth it?

When you apply to Morningside, identify your talent so we can help you set up an audition that will determine your exact award amount. Talent grants are contingent upon participation. Students can receive one talent grant up to $5,000 and an additional $500 in a secondary talent.

Areas include: Agricultural Leadership Choral Music Theatre Art Color Guard Writing Athletics Instrumental Music

The active, experiential education you will receive at Morningside allows you to not only gain the skills required for your chosen field of study, but also the critical thinking skills required to explore the ethics of decision-making and engaged citizenship, effective communication, cultural competence, collaboration, and more.

More importantly, studies show earning a bachelor’s degree is very much worth it. A Pew Research study showed that individuals with a bachelor’s degree earned 67% more than those with only a high school degree. Additionally, those with a bachelor’s degree were less likely to be unemployed, were offered better benefits packages, and were more likely to have health insurance. *Students must meet all qualifications found at morningside.edu/accesstomside. Not for online students. Students should complete the FAFSA for a complete award picture.

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1. VISIT

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Mside CHECKLIST

Visiting Morningside is the single best way to decide if we might be the right place for you.

Plus, it’s a great way to meet faculty because they will be part of your visit! Tour academic buildings, soak up our beautiful campus, explore athletic and performing arts facilities, and spend time getting to know us. We are committed to making your day here a great experience, giving you a clear sense of how we can help you reach your goals, and helping you discover why Morningside feels like home to so many students.

Schedule your visit online: morningside.edu/visit

2. APPLY

Apply online. It takes five minutes, is easy peasy, and free to submit. Once you have completed your application, check out the rest of our admissions requirements so you know what steps come next.

Get the application and admissions requirements: morningside.edu/apply

Morningside ACT Code: 1338

Morningside SAT Code: 6415

3. FAFSA Don’t forget to apply for scholarships and complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available no later than October 1, 2025.

Morningside Federal School Code: 001879 Morningside University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.

Lewis Hall 120, 1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA, 51106 Phone: 712-274-5191 Email: titleix@morningside.edu

1501 Morningside Avenue Sioux City, Iowa 51106

The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

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