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Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,944
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $57,576
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Dordt University is a private nonprofit college in Sioux Center, IA with 1,597 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1221 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,944 per year ($27,498 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,576 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,595
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,135
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 41%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–670
200800
SAT Math530–660
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What Dordt University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,336
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,040
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,498
- $30–48k$23,796
- $48–75k$23,449
- $75–110k$24,438
- $110k+$30,170
Get a personal estimate with Dordt University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $57,576
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,597
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White81%
- Hispanic2%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
Dordt University FAQ
What is Dordt University's acceptance rate?+
Dordt University admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Dordt University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1221.
What ACT score do you need for Dordt University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is Dordt University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Dordt University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,595 students applied to Dordt University and 1,135 were admitted; 461 enrolled.
Does Dordt University consider legacy status?+
No. Dordt University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Dordt University require an essay?+
Dordt University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Dordt University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,336 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,944.
What is Dordt University's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153250 · How we use this data
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