Dordt University
Affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church, Dordt College is a Christian liberal arts college in northwest Iowa. Dordt grants undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic majors and all classes feature a reformed Christian perspective. As a Christian institution, Dordt holds weekly chapel services and videos of chapel are archived on the college website. In addition, Dordt features a student-run program called Putting Love Into Action that coordinates service-learning trips and projects and every year students gather at nearby Lake Okoboji for an annual spiritual retreat.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Christian Reformed Church
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
85%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1210
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,533
Total Number of Undergrads
1,448
Classroom Sizes
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,870
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,870
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,590
|
| Books and Supplies | $1140
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,673
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,506
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,484
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,090
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,990
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
83%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Defenders
School Colors
white, black, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Sioux Falls
Des Moines
Grand Rapids
Minneapolis
Chicago
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
96%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
What Students Are Saying
3.86
Average Rating
I love everything that Dordt College has to offer! The community on campus is the best part about living on campus. The different choirs and sports teams are a great way to meet new friends!
Sarah from Tucson, AZ
You will grow spiritually. You will gain friends for a life time. You will achieve greatness.
Brittany from Stanwood, WA
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