Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$39,460

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
510
75th
620
25th
510
75th
28
25th
21
75th
27
25th
20
75th
28
25th
21
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,294
Declined 182
Total Received 1,476
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Private

1,618

undergraduate students

243

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1955, Dordt University is a private nonprofit four-year Christian liberal arts university that is known for its commitment to Reformed Christian faith and its strong academic programs. It is located on a 110-acre campus in Sioux Center, Iowa—100 miles northwest of Des Moines.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,861
Established in 1955
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other Christian

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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
640
25th
510
75th
620
25th
510
75th
28
25th
21
75th
27
25th
20
75th
28
25th
21

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

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,294
Declined 182
Total Received 1,476

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
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

$20,118

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $35,960
Housing & Food $11,430
Additional fees $3,500
Books & supplies $1,010
Total $51,900
Average Financial Aid - $20,118
Total with Avg. Aid $31,782

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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
American History (United States) 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
Commercial and Advertising Art 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 Science, General 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 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
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 Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Lay Ministry yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes 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
Office Management and Supervision yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
Social Work yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other 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

1,861

total students

40%

in-state

60%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

1,618
students

Female
50%
811

Male
50%
807

13%

243
students

Female
69%
167

Male
31%
76

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

1,459
students

Female
49%
713

Male
51%
746

10%

159
students

Female
62%
98

Male
38%
61

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

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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