International Student Admissions

Morningside students come from around the world. In any given year, there are students representing more than 15 countries. Our international students find Sioux City provides a safe and comfortable community while still giving them plenty of access to opportunities. We are proud to be home to an environment that embraces global thinking, diversity, and international opportunities for all students.

If you are fluent in English and have a strong academic background, we invite you to apply to Morningside University. Upon acceptance, you will be invited to arrive on campus in mid-August to take part in an orientation class. This will also provide you time to get settled in before the fall semester and will help you be more successful once classes begin.

Scholarships For International Students

Numbers are important when we are looking at the cost of a college education. If you will be a first-time or transfer international undergraduate student at Morningside, see below for an idea of how scholarships can help.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024-2025

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2023-2024

International Students
at Morningside

While you study far from home, Morningside will become your second family.

APPLICATION

Please apply online so that your application is processed quickly and correctly.

We consider applications based on:

Academic records
Standardized test scores
Student activities
Recommendations from teachers and counselors
The fact that you come from a different country and background

ADMISSIONS PROCESS & TESTING INFO

We require the TOEFL, Duolingo for English, ACT, SAT or IELTS for admission to Morningside University. You must get a minimum of one of the following scores to apply:

Paper TOEFL: 500
Computer-based TOEFL: 173
Internet-based TOEFL: 61

Duolingo for English: 80

ACT: 20
SAT: 1030
IELTS: 5

If you are a first-year student:

Please submit:

Your final official high school transcript in its original language.
An official certified English translation of your final high school transcript. The translation should include the conversion of grades into U.S. grade equivalencies on a 4.0 scale.
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo for English, ACT or SAT scores.
Proof of high school graduation.
Financial Aid Form

If you are a transfer student:

Please submit:

Your final official high school transcript in its original language.
An official certified English translation of all final transcripts (high school and college). The translation should include the conversion of grades into U.S. grade equivalencies on a 4.0 scale. The translation of the college transcript(s) should include conversion into U.S. credit equivalencies (semester hours), broken down by semester.
Proof of high school graduation.
Proof that each college is accredited.
Financial aid form.

You must provide all of the above information, and pay any costs incurred by such.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

We provide financial assistance to qualified international students. However, funds are limited and competitive. International students are eligible for scholarships, based on academic achievement.

You must be a residential student on our campus to receive these scholarships.

In order to apply for financial aid, you or your family must fill out our financial aid form online.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2024-2025

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2023-2024