Dordt College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3672 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1024 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #954 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1359 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Reformed Church
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,618
- Graduates
- 243
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.dordt.edu
Dordt College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dordt College has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 79% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,476 | 823 | 653 |
| Admissions | 1,294 | 650 | 644 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 438 | 226 | 212 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
312 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
371 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
77 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dordt College are 1020-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
292 or 66%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dordt College are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1486 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 77 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 46 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (2%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 14 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dordt College is $27,375 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,155 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,368 |
| $48-75K | $23,178 |
| $75-110K | $27,024 |
| $110K+ | $30,517 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,000 | $9,360 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,000 | $9,360 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,000 | $9,360 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,990 |
Dordt College majors
Dordt College has granted 272 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs and 71 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dordt College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 39 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 6 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 2 | |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 4 | ||
| Engineering Science | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| General Literature | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | ||
| Writing, General | 2 | ||
| Acting | 1 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Epidemiology | 1 | ||
| Health Communication | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Statistics, General | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 23 | 272 | 71 |
Dordt College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 63% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dordt College has published 2,034 scientific papers with 5,664 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law, Environmental Science, Art & Design, Biology, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 8 |
| 1992 | 25 | 12 |
| 1993 | 30 | 11 |
| 1994 | 29 | 8 |
| 1995 | 27 | 7 |
| 1996 | 23 | 15 |
| 1997 | 21 | 11 |
| 1998 | 17 | 8 |
| 1999 | 19 | 10 |
| 2000 | 34 | 13 |
| 2001 | 20 | 22 |
| 2002 | 32 | 20 |
| 2003 | 33 | 21 |
| 2004 | 34 | 16 |
| 2005 | 55 | 22 |
| 2006 | 33 | 21 |
| 2007 | 37 | 37 |
| 2008 | 37 | 54 |
| 2009 | 45 | 58 |
| 2010 | 38 | 62 |
| 2011 | 54 | 94 |
| 2012 | 39 | 86 |
| 2013 | 68 | 118 |
| 2014 | 116 | 159 |
| 2015 | 234 | 121 |
| 2016 | 156 | 168 |
| 2017 | 24 | 196 |
| 2018 | 41 | 419 |
| 2019 | 37 | 444 |
| 2020 | 28 | 592 |
| 2021 | 29 | 814 |
| 2022 | 18 | 856 |
| 2023 | 17 | 935 |
Notable alumni
-
Randy Feenstra
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Randall Lee Feenstra is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district. The district covers the western border of the state, including Sioux City and Council Bluffs, but stretches as far east as Story County, Franklin County, and Marshall County, including Ames.
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Jonathan A. Kobes
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Jonathan Allen Kobes is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
-
Devin LeMahieu
- Occupations
- editorpolitician
- Biography
-
Devin LeMahieu is an American businessman and Republican politician from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He is the current majority leader of the Wisconsin Senate, since 2021, and has represented the 9th Senate district since 2015. His father, Daniel LeMahieu, served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
-
Sam Kooiker
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sam Kooiker is an American politician who served as Mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota from 2011 to 2015.
General info
| Alternative names | Dordt |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria Glory To God Alone |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 287 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 7th St SE Sioux Center, Iowa, 51250-1606 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 7127226000 |