School Overview
Dordt College is a liberal arts college in Sioux Center, Iowa. This private, Christian school was established in 1955 and is associated with the Christian Reformed Church. The school gets its name from the Synod of Dordt (Dordrecht), a national Synod held in Dordrecht in 1618.
Every year, about 1,500 students from over 30 states and 11 foreign countries attend Dordt. There are about 14 students for every professor. Every year since 1993, Dordt has been on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of America’s Best Colleges and has made the top 10 list for Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest region 6 times, tying for 3rd place in 2008.
Dordt College teaches its curriculum from a Reformed Christian perspective, based on the belief the Bible to be the word of God. Students can choose from about 110 programs of study which may culminate in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Associate of Arts (A.A.), Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Education degrees.
Dordt is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Its nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and its engineering program is accredited by ABET. Dordt’s social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Dordt offers a well-developed study abroad programs that allow students to study at 25 international locations around the world through its relationship with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Just a few of the study abroad locations available to Dordt students include Australia, China, France, Ghana, Hungary, Honduras, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, Uganda, and the United Kingdom.
Roughly 98% of students at Dordt College receive some form of financial aid in the form of low-interest deferred payment loans, merit-based scholarships, grants, or work-study programs. Scholarships at Dordt are awarded based on academic performance and financial need. Due to the generosity of wealthy financial donors, Dordt is able to award nearly $20 million a year in financial aid.
General Information
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Admission Office 498 Fourth Avenue, NE Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 722-6080 (800) 343-6738 Fax: (712) 722-6035 [email protected] Contact: Quentin Van Essen Executive Director of Admissions |
Main Address 498 Fourth Avenue, NE Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 722-6000 www.dordt.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,363 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 396 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,314 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 87% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Agricultural Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technology – General B English Language & Literature English Composition B Foreign Language & Literature Dutch/Flemish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Police Science B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Missionary Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Dordt College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (712) 722-6000 |
| Website: | www.dordt.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.dordt.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 498 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697 |
| Setting: | 33 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,522 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 62% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,420 (93% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $29,130 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,130 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $16,950 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Dordt College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Dordt College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 7 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 12 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 15 | 2 | ||
| Engineering | 8 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | |||
| History | 3 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 102 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Dordt College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Dordt College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $29,130 |
| Out-of-state | $29,130 |
| Books and supplies | $1,140 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,430 |
| Out-of-state | $5,430 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 362 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 362 | 100% | $16,950 |
| Student loan aid | 253 | 70% | $7,795 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,384 | 100% | $13,825 |
| Federal student loans | 829 | 60% | $6,334 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Dordt College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Dordt College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,480 | 865 | 615 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 27% | 23% | 31% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Dordt College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,522 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,454 |
| Graduate enrollment | 68 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Dordt College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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