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Dordt University

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Sioux Center, Iowa 51250-1606

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Dordt University is a private institution in Sioux Center with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1175, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,559 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,383.

Established
1955
Motto
Soli Deo Gloria
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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71%Acceptance
1175SAT Avg
1,547Students
14:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$52,559Earnings 10yr
$25,383Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dordt University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1175

Reading & WritingMid: 580
510620
MathMid: 590
520610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1175

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,960
Room & Board$11,430
Books & Supplies$1,010
Total Cost of Attendance$49,722
Average Net Price$25,383
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,966
$30–48K$20,971
$48–75K$23,110
$75–110K$26,192
$110K+$31,607

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,383

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (97)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,547
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 1%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.3%
Freshman Retention85.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,551
8 Years$51,317
10 Years$52,559

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,100
Men
$57,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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