Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Morningside University is $38,190. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.32% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,838 , a 4.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Morningside Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,610$13,620
2023-2024$38,190$14,230
Change % 2023-20244.32%4.48%
2024-2025$39,838$14,867

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $11,111. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.34% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $11,704 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Morningside Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,548$13,620
2023-2024$11,111$14,230
Change % 2023-20245.34%4.48%
2024-2025$11,704$14,867

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Morningside. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $657. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $457.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$630
2023-2024$657
2024-2025$685
Graduate2022-2023$434
2023-2024$457
2024-2025$481

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,230 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.48% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.18% compared to the previous year.
The Morningside's 2024 on-campus COA is $53,670 and off-campus COA is $54,804.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Morningside
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$38,190
Room & Board$11,204$12,338
Personal Expenses$3,026$3,026
Books & Supplies$1,250
Cost of Attendance$53,670$54,804
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Morningside Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Morningside?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Morningside is $163,605.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Morningside 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$39,245$40,329$41,443$42,588$163,605
Class of 2029Fall 2025$40,329$41,443$42,588$43,765$168,125
Class of 2030Fall 2026$41,443$42,588$43,765$44,974$172,770
Class of 2031Fall 2027$42,588$43,765$44,974$46,216$177,542
Class of 2032Fall 2028$43,765$44,974$46,216$47,493$182,447

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $228,779.
Morningside 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$55,043$56,452$57,899$59,385$228,779
Class of 2029Fall 2025$56,452$57,899$59,385$60,912$234,648
Class of 2030Fall 2026$57,899$59,385$60,912$62,479$240,675
Class of 2031Fall 2027$59,385$60,912$62,479$64,088$246,864
Class of 2032Fall 2028$60,912$62,479$64,088$65,741$253,219

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 96% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $134,415.
Morningside 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$31,452$32,861$34,308$35,794$134,415
Class of 2029Fall 2025$32,861$34,308$35,794$37,321$140,284
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,308$35,794$37,321$38,888$146,311
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,794$37,321$38,888$40,497$152,500
Class of 2032Fall 2028$37,321$38,888$40,497$42,150$158,855

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Morningside University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Morningside
In-StateOut-of-State
Morningside University$38,190
Drake University$49,944
Upper Iowa University$19,000
Saint Ambrose University$35,598
Maharishi International University$16,530
Palmer College of Chiropractic$11,340

College Cost Explorer

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Morningside University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$38,190$1,250 $14,230
Graduate$11,111 $1,250$14,230
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