Morningside University Acceptance Rate
Sioux City, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,756
- Admitted
- 1,945
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Morningside University's acceptance rate has risen from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,150 to 2,756 (-34%) over that period.
Its 70.6% rate makes Morningside University more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
Morningside University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,150 | 2,358 | 56.8% | 353 |
| 2015–16 | 4,556 | 2,551 | 56% | 372 |
| 2016–17 | 4,562 | 2,597 | 56.9% | 340 |
| 2017–18 | 4,603 | 2,540 | 55.2% | 354 |
| 2018–19 | 4,385 | 2,525 | 57.6% | 345 |
| 2019–20 | 3,739 | 2,359 | 63.1% | 367 |
| 2020–21 | 3,388 | 2,324 | 68.6% | 358 |
| 2021–22 | 3,271 | 2,414 | 73.8% | 370 |
| 2022–23 | 3,222 | 2,275 | 70.6% | 346 |
| 2023–24 | 2,756 | 1,945 | 70.6% | 337 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,508 | 1,061 | 70.4% |
| Men | 1,244 | 880 | 70.7% |
| Unknown | 4 | 4 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 12–22 | 1% |
How Morningside University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Morningside University's acceptance rate?
Morningside University's acceptance rate is 70.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,945 admitted of 2,756 applicants).
Is Morningside University test optional?
Morningside University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Morningside University?
Morningside University received 2,756 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,945.
Is Morningside University getting harder to get into?
Morningside University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.morningside.edu/.