PrivateTownDordt University
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Sioux Center, Iowa 51250-1606
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Dordt University is a private institution in Sioux Center with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1175, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,559 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,383.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Defenders
History & Fun Facts
- •History Dordt University was founded as Midwest Christian Junior College in 1953.
- •In 1954, a group of men from local Christian Reformed Churches in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota agreed to establish the college in Sioux Center.
- •It was tentatively referred to as Midwest Christian Junior College, and the first classes were held at the college in the fall of 1955 with about 40 students.
- •In April 1956, the name was changed to Dordt College.
- •This name was chosen to honor a historic 17th century Reformed church meeting called the Synod of Dordt that took place in the Netherlands in 1618–1619.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1175
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (97)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average