Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$32,820

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
623
25th
520
75th
660
25th
540
75th
29
25th
21
75th
27
25th
21
75th
28
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

54%

male

46%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,074
Declined 421
Total Received 1,495
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Private

1,530

undergraduate students

239

graduate students

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School Facts

Dordt University (formerly Dordt College), founded in 1955, is a private, liberal arts, church-affiliated college. Its 110-acre campus is located in Sioux Center, IA.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,769
Established in 1955
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other Christian

Social Networks

150-acre campus in Sioux Center (population: 7,579), 45 miles from Sioux City and 55 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Served by air; major airport and bus serve Sioux City. School operates transportation to Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and local airport.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Dordt University
498 Fourth Avenue, NE
Sioux Center, IA
51250

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
83%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
623
25th
520
75th
660
25th
540
75th
29
25th
21
75th
27
25th
21
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) June 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,074
Declined 421
Total Received 1,495

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Secondary School Rank

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,335

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $32,240
Room & board $10,470
Additional fees $580
Books & supplies $1,130
Total $44,420
Average Financial Aid - $17,335
Total with Avg. Aid $27,085

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Financial Aid Office


P: 712 722-6087
F: 712 722-6035
finaid@dordt.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

ice hockey, lacrosse, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance team, line dancing, swing dance

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Great Plains Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Acting. yes
Actuarial Science. yes
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. yes
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. yes
Agricultural Business and Management, General. yes
Agricultural Production Operations, General. yes yes
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. yes
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. yes
American History (United States). yes
Animal Sciences, General. yes
Animal Sciences, Other. yes
Applied Mathematics, General. yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. yes
Art Teacher Education. yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Bible/Biblical Studies. yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Biotechnology. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education. yes
Business/Commerce, General. yes
Chemical Engineering. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Civil Engineering, General. yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. yes
Clinical Psychology. yes
Commercial and Advertising Art. yes
Communications Technology/Technician. yes
Community Organization and Advocacy. yes
Computer Engineering, General. yes
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General. yes
Construction Management, General. yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. yes
Curriculum and Instruction. yes
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. yes
Data Science, General. yes
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. yes
Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature. yes
Economics, General. yes
Education, General. yes
Education, Other. yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. yes
Elementary Education and Teaching. yes
Engineering Science. yes
Engineering, General. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
Environmental Science. yes
Environmental Studies. yes
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. yes
Epidemiology. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Finance, General. yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management. yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General. yes
French Language Teacher Education. yes
General Literature. yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. yes
Graphic Design. yes
Health Communication. yes
History, General. yes
History, Other. yes
Human Resources Management and Services, Other. yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. yes
Information Science/Studies. yes
International Agriculture. yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce. yes
Journalism. yes
Lay Ministry. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. yes yes
Management Information Systems, General. yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. yes
Mathematics and Computer Science. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Mechanical Engineering. yes
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. yes yes
Missions/Missionary Studies. yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. yes
Music Performance, General. yes
Music Teacher Education. yes
Music, General. yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. yes
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) yes
Office Management and Supervision. yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other. yes
Philosophy. yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. yes
Physics, General. yes
Plant Sciences, General. yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Public Administration. yes
Public Relations/Image Management. yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. yes
Secondary Education and Teaching. yes
Social Sciences, Other. yes
Social Work. yes
Spanish Language and Literature. yes
Special Education and Teaching, General. yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other. yes yes
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. yes
Statistics, General. yes
Teacher Assistant/Aide. yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. yes
Theology/Theological Studies. yes
Writing, General. yes
Youth Ministry. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Engineering Science
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy

1,769

total students

40%

in-state

60%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

1,530
students

Female
46%
710

Male
54%
820

14%

239
students

Female
50%
119

Male
50%
120

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

1,336
students

Female
46%
609

Male
54%
727

13%

194
students

Female
52%
101

Male
48%
93

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Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

63

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 18
Countries most often represented Canada
Indonesia
Kenya
Nigeria
South Korea
The Philippines
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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