Dordt University (Dort)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Sioux Center, IA that costs an average of $25,944 a year after financial aid, admits 68% of applicants and graduates 72% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$25,944
Acceptance rate
68%
Graduation rate
72%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,576
Private nonprofitTown (remote)1,597 undergraduates
Cost of Dort
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $53,336 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $38,040 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,010 |
| Books and supplies | $1,040 |
| Average net price after aid | $25,944 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $27,498 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $23,796 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $23,449 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,438 |
| $110,001+ | $30,170 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Dort's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,221 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 540–670 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 530–660 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–29 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $54,751 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,576 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 21st of 31 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 41% |
Majors and programs at Dort
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (86)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 | $69,537 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 45 | $62,261 | $23,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 30 | $61,022 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 28 | $48,518 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 124 | $40,636 | $21,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 20 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 24 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 6 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | — | — |
| Biology | 30 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 20 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Data Science | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 5 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| Education | 3 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| International Agriculture | 1 | — | — |
| International Business | 2 | — | — |
| Journalism | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 10 | — | — |
| Literature | 2 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 5 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 4 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | 3 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 19 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 37 | — | $19,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 37 | — | $23,000 |
| Statistics | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 11 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 4 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 61 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work | 36 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View University | Des Moines | $21,705 | 99% | $58,718 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell | $15,203 | 15% | $72,106 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly | $23,374 | 76% | $60,035 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque | $25,171 | 89% | $60,869 |
| Waldorf University | Forest City | $24,003 | 77% | $58,667 |
| Luther College | Decorah | $23,945 | 72% | $61,821 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake | $18,855 | 78% | $51,626 |
| Saint Ambrose University | Davenport | $23,689 | 77% | $66,659 |
About Dort
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Sioux Center, IA |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,597 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | dordt.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dort's acceptance rate?
Dordt University admits 68% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,221 on the SAT.
How much does Dort cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $53,336 a year (tuition and fees: $38,040). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,944 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,498.
How much do Dort graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $57,576 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 31 similar colleges in Iowa. The best-paid bachelor's program is mechanical engineering ($69,537 a year after graduation).
What is Dort's graduation rate?
72% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% of first-year students return for a second year.