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Dordt University

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA · Town · 1,597 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt University is a premier Christian liberal arts institution highly regarded for its top-tier, ABET-accredited engineering program, robust agriculture department, and exceptional nursing and education majors. The campus culture centers on a vibrant, highly residential experience where over 90 percent of students live on campus, fostering a tight-knit community through Defender NAIA athletics, student-led worship, and active campus ministries. What truly sets Dordt apart is its commitment to a Reformational worldview that intentionally integrates faith into every academic discipline, equipping students to view their future careers as divine callings and contributing to a consistently stellar 99 percent graduate placement rate.


Wikipedia:Dordt University is a private evangelical Christian university in Sioux Center, Iowa. It was founded in 1955 and is affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America. The university name is a reference to the Synod of Dordt (Dordrecht).

Location
Sioux Center, IA, 51250-1606 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
124 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$51,733
Avg net price
$25,807
Room & board
$11,770
Tuition
$37,050
Books & supplies
$1,080/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,597
$30–48k
$21,083
$48–75k
$24,079
$75–110k
$25,113
$110k+
$29,940
Admissions
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1221
Reading 540670
Math 530660
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 2129
English 2129
Math 2027
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
4-yr on-time completion
67%
1st-yr retention
85%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
74%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
23%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,551
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,559
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,500
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
12%
Median family income
$83,534
Independent students
2%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,551
10 years after entry
$52,559
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods68
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Biology, General17
Social Work17
Finance and Financial Management Services17
Mechanical Engineering16
Agricultural Business and Management15
Civil Engineering14
Marketing14
Accounting and Related Services11
Business/Commerce, General9
Engineering Science8
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Psychology, General7
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Institutional
Endowment
$75M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
59%
Avg faculty salary
$7,251/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,202
Federal loan rate
41%

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