Morningside University
- Private
Morningside University: international tuition 41,270 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 52,577 USD, acceptance rate 71%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 80.
First-year international students can receive academic merit scholarships (residential students only) and must submit the university's Financial Aid Form. Need-based aid, automatic merit consideration and need-blind policy are unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 71% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 80+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 52,577 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Morningside University?
International tuition is 41,270 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 52,577 USD.
Does Morningside University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can receive academic merit scholarships (residential students only) and must submit the university's Financial Aid Form. Need-based aid, automatic merit consideration and need-blind policy are unclear.
What English scores does Morningside University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 80.
What is the acceptance rate at Morningside University?
The acceptance rate is 71%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Siouxland Proud, Mside BoundIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool pageFull-tuition aid packages
The program targets seniors in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and requires FAFSA and Pell eligibility, but the page never explicitly excludes international students, so no firm conclusion.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 7, 2026 (Priority); February 28, 2027 (Final)
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Tuition and cost for a year
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This rate applies to full-time, on-campus undergraduate students and is not listed separately for international students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearNo page says merit is considered automatically with the admission application; a Financial Aid Form is also listed as required, so it is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international students ignore ability to pay, so it is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page only says to fill out the school's financial aid form; it does not say this is a separate international form or the CSS Profile, so it cannot be confirmed.
Scholarships at this school
Monte Grant (international)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page4,000 USD≈ ₫104M
This grant is listed in the 2024-25 international scholarship document, so international students qualify, though the information may be outdated.
Talent Grant (international)TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page5,000 USD≈ ₫130M
This grant appears in the 2024-25 international student scholarship document, so international students qualify, though the information may be outdated.
ACT/SAT Incentive ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This ACT/SAT-score scholarship is listed, but the page does not confirm that international students may receive it.
Deadline: Submit your scores by January 15, 2027.
Dean ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This GPA-based first-year scholarship is listed, but the page does not confirm eligibility for international students.
Founder ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This GPA-based first-year scholarship is listed, but the page does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- International First-Year Academic Scholarships (Trustee / Presidential / Dean / Founder)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This GPA-based first-year scholarship is listed, but the page does not confirm eligibility for international students.
Siouxland Proud, Mside BoundIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The program targets seniors in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and requires FAFSA and Pell eligibility, but the page never explicitly excludes international students, so no firm conclusion.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 7, 2026 (Priority); February 28, 2027 (Final)
Standout GrantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The grant is listed for Athletics, Visual & Performing Arts, or Impact, but international eligibility is not confirmed.
- Renewable in later years
Trustee ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This GPA-based first-year scholarship is listed, but the page does not confirm eligibility for international students.
Visit GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The grant for completing an official campus visit is listed, but the page does not confirm international eligibility.
Deadline: Visits must be completed by February 28, 2027.
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiFirst-year applicants must submit their final official high-school transcript in its original language.Required
- SATACTiThe first-year application requires scores from one of the listed English tests, ACT, or SAT.Required
- Supplementary applicationiThe application must include proof of high-school graduation.Required
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout258days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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