Founded in 1955, Dordt College. is a Private college. Located in Iowa, which is a city setting in Iowa, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,454 full time undergraduate students, and 68 full time graduate students.
The Dordt College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 80 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Dordt College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
72%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
920-1200
ACT Range
22-27
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
58% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 21% were in the top quarter, and 13% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Dordt College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
88%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
38%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
75%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
25%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
88%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
19 Students rated off-campus housing 2.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
29 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
29 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
29 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
29 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
29 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
29 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
Dordt College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Dordt College?
8 Students rated Dordt College
Amber
11/22/2024
I believe Dordt is a place where you can not only get your education and receive the career you desire. The professors at Dordt don't see you as an eye or a number in their classroom. They want to get to know you and help you in any way they can. Dordt College is also a Christ-center education and that is something important to me. At Dordt, you can grow deeper in your faith and it shows you how to put God as your number one in your job and life. Dordt allows you to be a well-rounded person and shows you how to put God first in your career.
Kenedie
08/14/2018
Dordt is an institution that promotes learning and growing in what you believe, despite the professor's opinions. I have been able to grow tremendously in my knowledge of the subject I studied, as well as knowing who I am and what I believe. The professors at Dordt are amazing. Our college has been rated best in student to faculty engagement twice in a row by Forbes.
Madison
05/17/2018
Dordt College is super welcoming and a great atmosphere filled with even better people. It feels like a home away from home. I know I can talk to the professors about anything, anytime. I also understand that a majority of the professors want to get to know me as a person instead of simply another student in the room.
Rachel
05/12/2018
Dordt College provides a community-like atmosphere for students to learn and grow intellectually as well as spiritually. The college is known for engaging students to foster their development and promote their success. From academics to extracurricular activities, Dordt is an outstanding school.
Arianna
05/11/2018
Dordt College is known for it's high quality student engagement. Class sizes are small and professors know their students by name. I was very impressed with how the staff knew the students names as well. Students on campus were extremely friendly to me as a visitor and it was clear they were happy there. There were many student activities to participate in as well as intramural sports. The quality of education was impressive, a degree from Dordt college means something in the job market. Out of all the colleges I visited, Dordt exceeded all other schools in these areas.
Hannah
01/16/2018
Dordt College is a safe college campus. Located in small town Sioux Center, Iowa. One world that is very important on campus is community. The community of this campus is amazing, between seniors and freshman and everyone in between. Throughout a students time at Dordt they will be pushed out of their comfort zone, given many opportunities to serve, learn, grow, and handed some of the best experiences and internships for multiple majors.
Jeffrey
01/11/2018
I have enjoyed my time at Dordt, especially my involvement with Bible studys. The professors are very encouraging and supportive, and they make you feel wanted. The culture on campus is very inviting and inclusive. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with clubs or other organizations.
Emily
12/06/2016
Dordt College is an excellent place to grow intellectually and spiritually as a young Christian. The facilities are top-of-the-line, there are great clubs, and the size of the college is perfect (about 1500 students). Sioux Center, IA may be small, but Dordt College adds a lot to the community. There's a reason it is ranked #1 in the nation for Student Engagement by the Wall Street Journal.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Dordt College is 72%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
One of the most important aspect of picking the right college is to pick one that is friendly. They have to make you seem like that is where you belong and that will be fun and fulfilling to go to. If they don't make you feel accepted on your visit, they probably won't make you feel accepted when you're a student. Also, pick a college that is comfortable to be at, whether it be distance-wise, religious-wise or any other factor, there needs to be a connection between the student and the goals and community of the college. Overall, you shouldn't pick a college that you feel forced to attend, even after you've been there for an extended period of time.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
There is not a whole lot of diversity here, people do not get a very real world experience by coming here. Its more of a happy-go-lucky little Dutch Reformed college that is rather sheltering.
The best thing about Dordt is the community. You will get to know many people from all classes. Everyone says hi when walking around campus. Dordt is located in a small, farming area and that helps the students to get to know others outside campus through church and various events. On and off campus, I feel comfortable and like I am at home.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Because of its small size, classes are not always offered every semester or at more than one time slot, so it can be hard to fit in all the classes you need.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Dordt College receive some sort of financial aid.
24% were awarded federal grants.63%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
