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For
over 112 years, Morningside College
has provided students with the highest quality education
possible. Morningside was designated
one of the Midwest's "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" in the U.S.News & World Report's 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 college rankings and has been designated a "Best Midwestern College" by The Princeton Review since 2003. The college is a member of the North Central Association and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, in Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504. Phone (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456.
Rooted in a strong liberal arts
tradition, Morningside prepares students to be flexible in
thought, open in attitude, and confident in themselves. The
Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long
learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic
responsibility.
Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside
College is a private, four-year, co-educational institution
affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Morningside has
21 buildings on a 68-acre campus in a scenic, secure residential
area of Sioux City, Iowa (population 140,000). The Morningside
Historic District, which includes Grace United Methodist Church
and most of the campus, is on the National Register of Historic
Places.
The college seeks students, faculty and staff representing
diverse social, cultural, ethnic, racial and national backgrounds. The college enrolls more than 1,150 full-time students.
Although the majority of students hail from Iowa and Nebraska, Morningside
draws students from more than 20 states and several foreign countries.
Morningside is committed to the liberal arts as a foundation
for every discipline. More than three-fourths of Morningside's faculty
have attained the highest degree in their profession. With
a 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio, students are assured of a
concentrated, high-quality education.
The people of Morningside care about more than just a student's
academic progress. Career placement is a strong measure of
the college's effectiveness. With a 96-percent job placement
rate over the past decade, Morningside prepares students successfully for their
careers--and their lives.
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