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Photo: David Mulder / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA
68%
Acceptance Rate
1,597
Undergraduates
$37k
Tuition
70%
6-yr grad rate
$53k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
68%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1070–1330
ACT Range (2023-24)21–29
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS 2022-23)3.71
1,597 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Private nonprofit · Town: Remote
Can I Afford It?
Tuition (2024-25)
$37,050
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$25,807
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$52,559/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio41%
Why Go Here?
$53k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1.6k
Undergraduates
Small
Private nonprofit · Town: Remote
How Does It Stack Up?
#56
Deal Score in IA
of 68 rated colleges
Deal Score70
Good value
12% First-Gen Students
20% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
Dordt University is a private nonprofit college in Sioux Center, IA. It enrolls 1,597 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
70
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1070–1330
SAT (2023-24)
3.71
GPA (CDS 2022-23)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition (2024-25)$37,050
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)50%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2022-23)71%
Room & Board (2024-25)$11,770
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72k/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$53k/yr
Agricultural Business and Management$49k/yr
Marketing$44k/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40k/yr
How to Apply
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
5
Career
7
Value
Town: Remote
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
C
Outcomes
D
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Dordt University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,597 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,083 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $24,079 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,113 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,940 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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