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How strong are the academics at Morningside University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Morningside has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Morningside University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Morningside's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Morningside University:

71%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Morningside University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
5.6
14.48
23.36
32.24
41.12
50

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing 13
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 50
  • Marketing, Other 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 4
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 8
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 20
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • History Teacher Education 5
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biopsychology 6
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology 7
  • Psychology, General 6
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 2
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, Other 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Photography 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0

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