Overview

Dordt University is a Comprehensive institution located in Sioux Center, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 700 7th Street NE
Sioux Center, IA  51250
United States

Contact Mr. Greg Van Dyke
Director of Admissions
Phone: 712-722-6083

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations	×
Agricultural Business And Management, General	×
Agricultural Mechanics And Equipment/machine Technology/technician	×
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other	×
Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing And Wholesaling	×
Agriculture, General
Animal Sciences, General	×
Animal Sciences, Other	×
International Agriculture	×
Plant Sciences, General	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Epidemiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General		×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Operations Support And Secretarial Services, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Construction Management, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management And Services, Other	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Non-profit/public/organizational Management	×
Office Management And Supervision	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Health Communication	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst	×
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Education, Other	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Teacher Assistant/aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Science	×
Engineering, General	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
General Literature	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Dutch/flemish Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)	×
History, General	×
History, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy	×
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies	×
Lay Ministry	×
Missions/missionary Studies	×
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other	×
Theology/theological Studies	×
Youth Ministry	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Commercial And Advertising Art	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine And Studio Arts Management	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,595

Applied

1,135

Accepted

1,695

Enrolled

Female Admissions

647

Females Applied

493

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

948

Males Applied

642

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.65

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.25
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	510	620
SAT Math	-	520	610
ACT Composite	-	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,400

Private

Fees

704

Full-time student fees

12,010

Room & board

Financial Aid

32,526

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,643

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,364

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,049

Avg. Loan Aid

20,658

Avg. Grant Aid

25,740

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

40%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,695

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

56%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.65%
Black or African American	0.52%
White or Caucasian	80.35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	0.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	1.75%
Other	3.75%

Gender

Male (49.85%)

Female (50.15%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	90%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Talent Extravaganza, Defender Days and 24-hour prayer

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
PLIA, Future Teachers (FACT), FLAME (Business club), Swing Dance Club and Defender Capital Management Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Faculty

372

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 235

Part-time - 137

Male - 175

Female - 197