At a glance
Average net price
$25,807
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.1%
Admission rate
68%
Undergrad size
1,597
In-state tuition
$37,050
Out-of-state tuition
$37,050
Cost of attendance
$51,733
Median earnings (10y)
$52,559
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,221
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 84.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (23%), social sciences (22%), business (22%).
- STEM23%
- Health6%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services15%
- Business21.6%~345 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education11.4%~182 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering10.2%~163 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture9.6%~153 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.7%~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.1%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.5%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.9%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.9%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.6%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.6%~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 143 | $33,652 | $21,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 73 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 43 | $57,054 | $24,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | $61,563 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | $43,786 | $22,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 25 | $49,218 | $19,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | $47,578 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dordt University
Dordt University is a mid-sized institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,597 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dordt University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,807 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $37,050 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,733 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.1%, a strong completion outcome. 84.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,559 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dordt University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Dordt University accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,221. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Sioux Center, Iowa (town), Dordt University draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dordt University
Q.How much does Dordt University cost?
The average net price at Dordt University is $25,807 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,733.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dordt University?
Dordt University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Dordt University?
Dordt University admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Dordt University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dordt University graduate earns $52,559 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dordt University?
Published tuition is $37,050 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dordt University located?
Dordt University is located in Sioux Center, Iowa (ZIP 51250).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dordt University at their official website.