Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,411
Graduate Enrollment: 249
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Reformed Church
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.23%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2017)
First generation college students: 12.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.7% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 80.4%
Black: 0.6%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 10.0%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 0.6%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 10.0%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,712
In-State tuition: $34,170Out-of-State tuition: $34,170
Estimated books and supplies: $1,030 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,780 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,230 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $100,064 (2017)
Median Family Income: $83,535 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,354 |
| $30k-48k | $22,382 |
| $48k-75k | $25,340 |
| $75k-110k | $26,520 |
| $110k+ | $29,898 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 71%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,794 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 93.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 96.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 96.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 87.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 84.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,424 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,041 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $27,559 ($2,297) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 11 | $63,959 ($5,330) | $69,444 ($5,787) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | $40,515 ($3,376) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 21 | $24,500 | $260 | $65,983 ($5,499) | $64,987 ($5,416) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | $52,830 ($4,403) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 18 | $22,250 | $236 | $47,924 ($3,994) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 11 | $19,000 | $201 | $48,797 ($4,066) | |
| Associate's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communications Technology/Technician. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 24 | $63,463 ($5,289) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 79 | $21,500 | $228 | $36,182 ($3,015) | $39,197 ($3,266) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teaching Assistants/Aides. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,923Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $49,612,232 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $67,719,593 (2022)