Dordt University

10 Interesting Facts about Dordt University

1. Dordt University is a private, Christian university located in Sioux Center, Iowa, USA.
2. The university was founded in 1955 and is affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
3. Dordt University offers over 90 majors and minors in fields such as agriculture, engineering, education, and the arts.
4. The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, and over 90% of faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees in their fields.
5. Dordt University has a strong commitment to the integration of faith and learning, with all academic programs grounded in Christian principles.
6. The university has a diverse student body, with students from over 30 U.S. states and several countries represented.
7. Dordt University is known for its strong programs in agriculture and engineering, with several alumni going on to successful careers in these fields.
8. The university is located in Sioux Center, a small town in northwest Iowa with a strong sense of community and a low cost of living.
9. Dordt University has a strong athletic program, with 19 intercollegiate sports teams and several conference championships in recent years.
10. The university has a strong tradition of alumni involvement and support, with many graduates going on to successful careers in a wide range of fields, including business, healthcare, and education.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72%

Tuition & Fee

Full-time (12 to 18.5 credit hours per semester): $17,680/semester
Overload fees (More than 18.5 credit hours per semester): $510/credit hour
Part time (8-12 credit hours per semester): $1,480/credit hour
Part time (1-8 credit hours per semester): $1,480/credit hour**
**Students taking 8 credits or less are eligible for a grant (40% of cost with a net cost of 60% or $890 per credit hour)
Audit, transcribed (up to 11 credit hours): $255/credit hour
Visiting, not transcribed (up to 11 credit hours): $50/credit hour
Dual Credit course: $190/credit hour
2023 Summer course: $390/credit hour
Online part-time: $390/credit hour
Masters of Education (Starting Summer 2023 Term): $405/credit hour
Masters of Public Administration (Starting Summer 2023 Term): $560/credit hour
Masters of Social Work (Starting Summer 2023 Term): $790/credit hour

All Programs

ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING MINOR
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MINOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (A.A. DEGREE)
AGRI-BUSINESS
AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE (A.A. DEGREE)
AGRICULTURE MINOR
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY (A.S. DEGREE)
ANIMAL SCIENCE
APPLIED MATHEMATICS MINOR
APPLIED STATISTICS MINOR
ARCHITECTURE (ENGINEERING)
ART
ART HISTORY
ART MINOR
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY MINOR
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MINOR
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ONLINE)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY MINOR
CHURCH MUSIC
CHURCH MUSIC MINOR
CIVIL ENGINEERING
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
COMMUNICATION STUDIES MINOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,339 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads
97