Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 185900
- 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
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Accounting Degree
The accounting program at Dordt College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer accounting degrees.
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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).
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Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dordt College offers a bachelor's degree program in accounting.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Accounting program at Dordt College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Accountants
Description
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Dubuque, IA
- Total Employment: 500
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.94
- Average Annual Salary: $62280
Budget Analysts
Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024
Credit Analysts
Description
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Dubuque, IA
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.27
- Average Annual Salary: $58800
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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
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