Morningside Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Morningside University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Morningside to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Morningside University (Morningside)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Morningside's acceptance rate is 71.04% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,742 students applied and 1,948 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Morningside.

To apply to Morningside, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.

Morningside's acceptance rate places 5th out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
Morningside's yield rate is 15.81%, which is moderately lower by 7.86 percentage points (approximately 33.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Morningside at Iowa colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Morningside's acceptance rate is 71.04% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.81%. 1,298 men and 1,430 women applied to Morningside and 929 men and 1,009 women students were accepted.

Among them, 150 men and 158 women were enrolled in Morningside. You can explore the Morningside's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Morningside
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,742	1,298	1,430	0	14
Admitted	1,948	929	1,009	0	10
Enrolled	308	150	158	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.04%	71.57%	70.56%	-	71.43%
Yield	15.81%	16.15%	15.66%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Morningside University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 3 students (1% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Morningside.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Morningside
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	-	-	-
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	-	-	-
SAT Math	-	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Morningside. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Morningside University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Morningside Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Morningside:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.morningside.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.morningside.edu/admissions/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Other)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Morningside?

Morningside is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 71.04%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Morningside?

Morningside recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. SAT and ACT score requirements for Morningside are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.

Does Morningside require essays or personal statements?

Morningside recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Morningside admission?

Morningside recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Morningside does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Morningside requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Morningside does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Morningside?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Morningside are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.