Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001859
- Phone: (563) 876-3353
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.46%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,932Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Dordt College
102 Jacoby Dr SW, Epworth, IA
ACADEMICS
The curriculum is designed to give each student a complete comprehensive education from a solid, Reformed, Christian perspective. There are over 30 majors and 11 pre-professional programs of study. Degrees include the four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Engineering and in Nursing, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees, along with the two-year Associate of Arts degree, and a Master of Education degree.
ACTIVITIES:
Dozens of clubs and activities, from choir, band, and student government to drama, academic, and social clubs.
ATHLETICS:
A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), Dordt College fields intercollegiate teams in men's baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, indoor and outdoor track; and in women's basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, softball, indoor track, and volleyball. A variety of intramural sports are offered as well.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE:
Approximately 85 percent of Dordt College students live in campus residence halls or on-campus apartments.
FINANCIAL AID:
About 98 percent of our students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Dordt College requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.25 for regular admissions status. ACT or SAT results are also considered in the admissions process. Recommended preparation includes: English, 4 years; foreign language, 2 years; social science, 2 years; natural science, 2 years; mathematics, 3 years (including algebra and geometry).
Get more information at: dordt.edu
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Dordt College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Dordt College is about 1,600, where graduate students make up roughly 23% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $31,000-$37,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
- The average estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is listed to be around $12,000, the cost includes twenty-one meals per week
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $17,300 |
Receiving Student Loans | 66% | $8,019 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Dordt College may provide services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Dordt College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Football (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Dordt College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B)
- Agriculture (A, B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Clinical Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
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- University of Sioux Falls in Mission, SD (42 miles away)
- Morningside College in Des Moines, IA (43 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001859
- Phone: (563) 876-3353
- School Homepage