Dordt University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,311
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Dordt University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Dordt University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Dordt University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,170

Cost of attendance at Dordt University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,170

Cost of attendance at Dordt University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Dordt University received on average $21,062 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,062

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	96	25%	$4,120	$395,502
Other Federal Grant	96	25%	$4,775	$458,402
State Grant/Scholarships	75	19%	$5,665	$424,904
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	390	100%	$18,797	$7,330,774
Total Grant & Scholarships	390	100%	$21,062	$8,214,080

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dordt University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dordt University students is 74.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.2%.

74.1%

African American 27.3% 3 students
white 76.7% 231 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 55.6% 5 students
International Students 79.3% 23 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Dordt University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dordt University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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