| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,340 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,310 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
30 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,490 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
23 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,467 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
35% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.1% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 76.3% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 7.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 81.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.9% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
69 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Sioux City, IA |
| Population of city/town: |
82,459 |
| Nearest major city: |
Omaha |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
90 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
434,353 |
| Online campus map: |
https://
www.morningside.edu/
assets/uploads/general/
CampusMap2014_Official.pdf |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (90%)
- single-student apartments (8%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
83% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
60% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
40% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All students with fewer than 91 semester hours must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
90% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
150 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Biology research station. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
4% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
1 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
3% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Collegian Report, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
4 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
41 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Bible studies, Fellowship for Christian Athletes, Mission Opportunities, Peace & Justice |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Diversity at Morningside |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Students Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Gay Straight Alliance, Civic Union, mock trial, Best Buddies, Creative Edge, dance team, E-Group; Residence Hall, Student Alumni, and Student Nurses Associations; math and photo clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Tim Jager,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
maroon and white |
| School mascot: |
Mustang |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NAIA, Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's bowling | no | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | |
| Men's soccer | yes | |
| Men's swimming | no | |
| Men's tennis | no | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's bowling | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
48% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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gym, football, soccer, and softball fields; tennis courts, swimming pool |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Many intramural/recreational sports |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Sioux City, IA (3 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Omaha (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Sioux City, IA (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
26% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
17% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Creighton University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska - Omaha, University of South Dakota. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
99% within six months of graduation, 99% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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K & B Transportation, Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City Schools, Sterling Computers, Unity Point Health, Vanguard Sciences. |
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