Mission & Campus Profile

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OUR MISSION

DEDICATED TO LIFE LONG LEARNING

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

OUR VISION

The University is a student-centered participatory community, offering a liberal arts curriculum combined with a diverse array of practical experiences. The goal is the development of the whole person through an emphasis on critical thinking, effective communication, cultural understanding, practical wisdom, spiritual discernment, and ethical action. The Morningside University graduate is equipped for both personal and professional success.

STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY

Morningside University affirms the dignity of every human being and celebrates the diversity within and around our community as it prepares students for ethical leadership and civic responsibility. The complex identities of Morningside community members are valuable for their own sake and all the ways they enrich the Morningside experience. Identity includes but is not limited to, ability, age, experience, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, language, nationality, political view, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and spirituality.

Morningside University commits to confronting past injustices, acting on current priorities, and adapting to an ever-changing future to create an inclusive environment. Nurturing a sense of belonging allows all individuals to thrive through a connection to one another. By seeking out, listening to, and learning from diverse perspectives, the institution takes and assesses deliberate actions to foster a just community that represents Siouxland and the world.

UNIVERSITY FACTS & FIGURES

Established: 1894

Location: Sioux City, IA

Type: Private, 4 year

Religion affiliation: United Methodist Church

Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Masters, Doctorate

Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1

Mascot: Monte the Mustang

Color: Maroon and White

Job/grad school placement rate: 99%

Full-time undergraduate: 1,126

Total enrollment: 2,180

Majors with the largest enrollment:

  • Business Administration: 245
  • Biology: 127
  • Elementary Education: 114

We belong to the NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference and offer more than 26 men’s and women’s Division II teams.

We’re a member of the North Central Association and fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

View our current fact book for all facts and figures about Morningside