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Dordt University

Dordt University is a private nonprofit university in a remote town with 1,695 students and a 68% acceptance rate.

Sioux Center, Iowa · Private nonprofit · Town, remote · 1,695 students

NAIA · Great Plains Athletic Conference

Admission rate

68%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,221

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$25,807

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

70%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

85%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,559

10 years after entry

Students

1,695

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,597
$30,001–48,000$21,083
$48,001–75,000$24,079
$75,001–110,000$25,113
Over $110,000$29,940

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreDordt University courseCredits
Calculus BC58 MATH 152 and 153
Biology43 Core 21X (CORE Natural Science, lab-based science)
Chemistry44 CHEM elective
English Language and Composition43 CORE 120
United States History43 HIST 201
Psychology43 PSYC 201 (does not meet CORE)
Statistics43 CORE Quantitative Reasoning MATH 12X
Computer Science A43 CMSC elective
Show all 28 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC58 MATH 152 and 153
Biology43 Core 21X (CORE Natural Science, lab-based science)
Chemistry44 CHEM elective
English Language and Composition43 CORE 120
United States History43 HIST 201
Psychology43 PSYC 201 (does not meet CORE)
Statistics43 CORE Quantitative Reasoning MATH 12X
Computer Science A43 CMSC elective
Macroeconomics43 ECON 203
Microeconomics43 ECON 202
World History: Modern43 HIST elective
Environmental Science44 ENVR 152
European History43 HIST elective
Human Geography43 CORE 26X
Spanish Language and Culture44 SPAN 101
Spanish Language and Culture57 SPAN 101 and 102
United States Government and Politics43 CORE 264
Computer Science Principles43 CMSC elective
Art History43 ART elective
Music Theory43 MUS 103
2-D Art and Design43 ART 201
Calculus AB or AB Subscore on Calculus BC44 MATH 152
English Language and Literature43 CORE 180
French Language and Culture44 FREN 101
French Language and Culture57 FREN 101 and 102
Physics 1 Algebra-based43 PHYS elective
Physics 1 and 2 Algebra-based46 PHYS elective
Physics 2 Algebra-based43 PHYS elective
Physics C: Mechanics43 PHYS elective
Precalculus44 Math 115 and 116

Source: dordt.edu · checked September 23, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Social Work20
Elementary Education and Teaching19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse19
Exercise Science and Kinesiology14
Mechanical Engineering13
Biology/Biological Sciences13
Business Administration and Management13
Marketing/Marketing Management12
Show the other 57 majors
Civil Engineering12
Finance10
Secondary Education and Teaching10
Business/Commerce9
Psychology9
Accounting8
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations8
Computer and Information Sciences7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels7
Animal Sciences6
Graphic Design5
Community Organization and Advocacy5
Environmental Science5
Plant Sciences5
Engineering4
Spanish Language and Literature4
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy3
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia3
Writing3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Mathematics3
Data Science3
Chemistry3
Physics3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies3
Construction Management3
History2
Management Information Systems2
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2
Art/Art Studies2
Political Science and Government2
Epidemiology2
Engineering Science2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering2
Public Relations/Image Management2
Journalism2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric2
Agriculture1
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling1
Chemical Engineering1
Engineering Technologies/Technicians1
English Language and Literature1
General Literature1
Mathematics and Computer Science1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Missions/Missionary Studies1
Youth Ministry1
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1
Fine/Studio Arts1
Music Performance1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist1
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1
Human Resources Management and Services, Other1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Actuarial Science1
History, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Great Plains Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Great Plains Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Great Plains Athletic Conference

Other Sports

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Joe Foss Field (FSD)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20

Elevation

1,462 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

9°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

34.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

22 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$770 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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