Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $52,577. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $39,660 |
| Housing & meals | $11,204 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $3,026 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,563 |
| Total cost of attendance | $52,577 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Morningside University net price compared with other Iowa colleges
Morningside University has the 29th-lowest average net price of 30 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Briar Cliff University | $23,907 | 48% | $54,475 |
| 23 | Clarke University | $24,479 | 56% | $55,396 |
| 24 | Saint Ambrose University | $24,691 | 61% | $59,531 |
| 25 | Dordt University | $25,807 | 70% | $52,559 |
| 26 | Northwestern College | $25,907 | 66% | $49,802 |
| 27 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | $26,924 | 66% | $62,234 |
| 28 | Drake University | $29,127 | 74% | $71,901 |
| 29 | Morningside University | $31,320 | 50% | $55,494 |
| 30 | Wartburg College | $32,908 | 64% | $56,201 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Iowa colleges →
Why Morningside University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | 71% | $31,320 | 50% | $55,494 | This school |
| Clarke University | 72% | $24,479 | 56% | $55,396 | |
| Buena Vista University | 78% | $18,846 | 62% | $49,156 | |
| Luther College | 72% | $23,097 | 71% | $59,850 | |
| Wartburg College | 76% | $32,908 | 64% | $56,201 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Morningside University would cost you $6,841 more per year than Clarke University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Morningside University, mostly from more Morningside University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$1,547).
- Clarke University gives aided families $10,046 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Iowa resident | Morningside University | Clarke University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $39,660 | $40,910 | −$1,250 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,160 | +$90 |
| Housing & meals | $11,204 | $11,000 | +$204 |
| Personal & travel | $3,026 | $3,728 | −$702 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,563 | −$1,016 | −$1,547 |
| Sticker price | $52,577 | $55,782 | −$3,205 |
| Average grants | −$21,257 | −$31,303 | +$10,046 |
| You pay | $31,320 | $24,479 | +$6,841 |
“+” means Morningside University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Morningside University cost questions
How much is tuition at Morningside University?
Tuition and fees are $39,660 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Morningside University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $52,577 a year.
What do families actually pay at Morningside University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $31,320 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $33,738; $48–75k pay $19,124; $110k+ pay $41,981.
How much debt do Morningside University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,750, and 4.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Morningside University overview