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About Dordt University

reformed christian missionsmall masters programsbusiness education engineeringaccessible admissions

Dordt University is a private university in Sioux Center, IA, known for its reformed christian mission, small masters programs, and business education engineering. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Dordt University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 444 students each year. Dordt University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1020–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Dordt University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,367 per year; the sticker price of $48,900 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Dordt University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1140
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1020 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Dordt University

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Essay Strategy
Dordt is a Reformed Christian university with a distinct perspective called the kingdom vision, where faith shapes every academic discipline. In your essays and any supplemental writing, connect your own faith journey or worldview to how you want to learn and contribute within that kind of intentional Christian community.
Demonstrated Interest
Sioux Center is a small town and Dordt is a tight-knit campus, so visiting in person or attending a Dordt-hosted preview day makes a real impression and helps you write much more specifically about why this community fits you. Contact the admissions office directly to schedule a campus visit or register for a Defender Day event.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Dordt University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$49k/yr$22.6k
30k-48k~$49k/yr$21.1k
48k-75k~$49k/yr$24.1k
75k-110k~$49k/yr$25.1k
110k+~$49k/yr$29.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

65%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,496
Undergrad Enrollment
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