Dordt College

Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 498 4th Avenue, NE
Sioux Center, IA  51250-1697
United States

Contact Mr. Howard Wislon
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@dordt.edu
Phone: 712-722-6080
Fax: 712-722-6035

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture
Animal Sciences
Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science
Business Administration And Management
Management Information Systems
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration Related
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology
Network And System Administration
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Education
Education (multiple Levels)
Educational System Administration And Superintendency
Elementary Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/aide
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Statistics Related
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Missionary Studies And Missiology
Theology
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music
Music Performance
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,355

Applied

1,022

Accepted

1,376

Enrolled

Female Admissions

623

Females Applied

470

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

732

Males Applied

552

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.5

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
Fall freshmen	August 1st	August 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	September 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	25	21	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,630

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

8,730

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

26,575

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,998

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,973

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,840

Avg. Loan Aid

23,119

Avg. Grant Aid

19,061

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

43%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,376

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

63%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.82%
Black or African American	1.82%
White or Caucasian	81.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	0.87%
Two or more races	0.73%
Other	3.92%

Gender

Male (54.29%)

Female (45.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	90%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Talent Extravaganza, Homecoming and Parents' Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
PLIA, Future Teachers, Ag Club, Lacrosse Club and Defenders of Life

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
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse			No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

105

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 80

Part-time - 25

Male - 60

Female - 45

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