Dordt College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3445 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #978 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #907 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1577 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Reformed Church
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,716
- Graduates
- 236
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 68% and is among the top 30% 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 | 68% | 66% | 72% |
| Applicants | 1,773 | 1,034 | 739 |
| Admissions | 1,214 | 685 | 529 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 458 | 227 | 231 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
283 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
342 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dordt College are 1070-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
287 or 85%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dordt College are 21-29 (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 | 1561 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 186 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 88 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 41 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 11 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dordt College is $28,486 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 | $22,597 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,083 |
| $48-75K | $24,079 |
| $75-110K | $25,113 |
| $110K+ | $29,940 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,400 | $10,890 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,400 | $10,890 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,400 | $10,890 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,541 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,770 |
Dordt College majors
Dordt College has granted 309 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs and 78 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dordt College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 20 | 14 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 25 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 8 | ||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 8 | ||
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Writing, General | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | ||
| Engineering Science | 2 | ||
| Epidemiology | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | ||
| Agricultural & Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 1 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| History, Other | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 24 | 309 | 78 |
Dordt College has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dordt College has published 2,138 scientific papers with 8,287 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 26 |
| 2006 | 36 | 41 |
| 2007 | 36 | 53 |
| 2008 | 39 | 75 |
| 2009 | 47 | 86 |
| 2010 | 41 | 91 |
| 2011 | 55 | 129 |
| 2012 | 40 | 127 |
| 2013 | 70 | 163 |
| 2014 | 122 | 207 |
| 2015 | 232 | 193 |
| 2016 | 157 | 255 |
| 2017 | 28 | 286 |
| 2018 | 49 | 481 |
| 2019 | 49 | 514 |
| 2020 | 37 | 687 |
| 2021 | 33 | 811 |
| 2022 | 20 | 838 |
| 2023 | 29 | 926 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1088 |
| 2025 | 18 | 845 |
Notable alumni
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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. Feenstra is retiring in 2026 to run for Governor of Iowa. A member of the Republican Party, Feenstra served in the Iowa Senate from the 2nd district from 2009 to 2021. He was the Sioux County treasurer from 2006 to 2008.
-
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 County, Wisconsin. He is the current majority leader of the Wisconsin Senate, since 2021, and has represented Wisconsin's 9th Senate district since 2015. He previously served nine years on the Sheboygan County board of supervisors. His father, Daniel LeMahieu, served 12 years 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 | 325 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 7th St SE Sioux Center, Iowa, 51250-1606 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 7127226000 |