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Dordt University Teaching Programs

Dordt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Center, IA. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Dordt University Rankings

Dordt University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#17 of 69	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#131 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#1017 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Dordt University?

Contact information for Dordt University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 7th St SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250-1606
Phone:	7127226000
Website:	www.dordt.edu/
Admissions:	www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid
Financial Aid:	www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid

How Do I Get Into Dordt University?

You can apply to Dordt University online at: https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now

Dordt University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Dordt University

This is what Dordt University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Dordt University?

Dordt University admits 68%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 38% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Dordt University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 670. Math scores were between 530 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Dordt University ranged between 21 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Dordt University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,034	685	66%
Women	739	529	72%

Can I Afford Dordt University?

The average net price after aid at Dordt University is $25,383. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,400
In-State Fees	$650
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,400
Out-of-State Fees	$650
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,050

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Dordt University receive some form of financial aid (458 students).

Nearly 91% of students at Dordt University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,673 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,880.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Dordt University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,020 per year.

Dordt University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 311 students enrolled at Dordt University. Dordt University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,547 undergraduate students at Dordt University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dordt University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	9
Hispanic	34
White	1,253
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	129

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Dordt University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	151
Minnesota	52
South Dakota	43
California	28
Washington	17

Additionally, approximately 8.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Dordt University Graduate Student Diversity

234 of Dordt University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Dordt University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dordt University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Hispanic	3
White	169
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	41

Online Learning at Dordt University

Dordt University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

283 undergraduate students at Dordt University took at least one online class — of those, 116 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 226 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Dordt University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Dordt University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	56	—	—	56
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	27	—	27
Curriculum and Instruction	—	25	—	25
Special Education and Teaching	—	9	—	9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	7	—	—	7
Teaching Assistants/Aides	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Dordt University

Dordt University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Dordt University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.