Dordt College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3771 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1046 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #976 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1546 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Reformed Church
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,695
- Graduates
- 234
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 68% | 76% |
| Applicants | 1,595 | 948 | 647 |
| Admissions | 1,135 | 642 | 493 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 458 | 239 | 219 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
327 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
341 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
97 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dordt College are 1030-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
290 or 63%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dordt College are 21-27 (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 | 1528 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 189 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 49 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 16 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dordt College is $27,925 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 | $20,966 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,971 |
| $48-75K | $23,110 |
| $75-110K | $26,192 |
| $110K+ | $31,607 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,360 | $9,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,360 | $9,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,360 | $9,720 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,509 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,430 |
Dordt College majors
Dordt College has granted 314 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs and 93 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dordt College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 17 | 22 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 34 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 27 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Public Administration | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | ||
| Engineering Science | 7 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 4 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 4 | ||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 2 | ||
| Writing, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Epidemiology | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 30 | 314 | 93 |
Dordt College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 61% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dordt College has published 2,124 scientific papers with 7,631 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Art & Design, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25 | 16 |
| 1993 | 31 | 14 |
| 1994 | 29 | 12 |
| 1995 | 28 | 19 |
| 1996 | 23 | 38 |
| 1997 | 21 | 19 |
| 1998 | 17 | 15 |
| 1999 | 18 | 23 |
| 2000 | 34 | 19 |
| 2001 | 20 | 35 |
| 2002 | 33 | 26 |
| 2003 | 34 | 37 |
| 2004 | 34 | 19 |
| 2005 | 56 | 27 |
| 2006 | 36 | 41 |
| 2007 | 36 | 53 |
| 2008 | 39 | 75 |
| 2009 | 47 | 86 |
| 2010 | 41 | 91 |
| 2011 | 55 | 129 |
| 2012 | 40 | 126 |
| 2013 | 70 | 164 |
| 2014 | 122 | 208 |
| 2015 | 232 | 193 |
| 2016 | 157 | 255 |
| 2017 | 28 | 286 |
| 2018 | 49 | 482 |
| 2019 | 49 | 514 |
| 2020 | 37 | 688 |
| 2021 | 33 | 811 |
| 2022 | 20 | 839 |
| 2023 | 29 | 923 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1074 |
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 state's western border and its northwestern quadrant, including Sioux City, Ames, Council Bluffs, and Marshalltown.
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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
- politicianeditor
- 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 | 280 |
| 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 |