Tuition & Fees
Invaluable, yet affordable.
As a private college, Morningside is able to offer far more in scholarships and grants than a public college or university.
Below is an outline of Morningside University’s undergraduate residential costs. Costs are for full-time, on-campus undergraduate students for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.
Costs
| Academic Year | 2022 - 2023 | 2023 - 2024 |
| Tuition (12-18 Credits)* | $35,100 | $36,680 |
| Fees (Student Government, Health Services, Technology) | $1,510 | $1,510 |
| Room (Standard with A/C) | $5,780 | $6,040 |
| Meal Plan | $4,900 | $5,164 |
| Subtotal | $47,330 | $49,394 |
| Minus Average Package Range | $12,000 - $41,395 | $12,000 - $41,395 |
| Total Investment | $5,935-$35,330 | $5,935-$35,330 |
*Tuition rates vary for students taking credits above or below the 12-18 credit range. Additional fees may apply.
*Department of Defense flat rate tuition calculation equates to $36,680 x 4 years to complete program = $146,720 divided by 124 credit hours to complete the Undergraduate Program = $1,183.23 per hour.
*Award packages may fall outside this average range. This number does not reflect private scholarships, student loans, work-study, or other resources and would be applicable to full-time undergraduate students.
Below is an outline of Morningside University’s part-time undergraduate costs. Costs are for part-time undergraduate students for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.
Costs
| Academic Year | 2022 - 2023 | 2023 - 2024 |
| Tuition (1-8 credit hours) | $630 | $658 |
| Tuition (9-11 credit hours) | $1,090 | $1,138 |
| Tuition (Summer credit hours) | $415 | $433 |
| Tuition (Audit credit hours) | $180 | $180 |
| Tuition (Senior Citizens 60+ credit hours) | $80 | $80 |
| Tuition (Senior Citizens 60+ ½ Regular Rate) | $415 | $433 |
Paying for Your Morningside Experience
100% of full-time undergraduate Morningside students receive some form of financial aid to pay for your Morningside education. We help make college more affordable by offering Morningside scholarships and grants, but there are also federal and state sources of funding you should know about.
Morningside Scholarships Applying for Federal Aid
Payment Plans
We offer monthly payment plans to help you pay your balances in the way that's right for you. For each method, you can make your monthly payments via ACH direct debit (annual $50 setup fee) or check (annual $100 setup fee). Click here to set up a payment plan Student Account Payment Plan Agreement (morningside.edu). Call the business office at 712-274-5000 if you have any questions.
- 8-Month Plan: pay your account balance monthly from September 15 through April 15
- 10-Month Plan: pay your account balance monthly from July 15 through April 15
- Create your own customized payment plan