Dordt University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Dordt University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa with approximately 1,597 undergraduate students enrolled. Dordt University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,807 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dordt University is a private evangelical Christian university in Sioux Center, Iowa. It was founded in 1955 and is affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America. The university name is a reference to the Synod of Dordt (Dordrecht).
A strong option for students who want a tight-knit Christian Reformed community and manageable debt — graduates leave with just $17,500 in median debt, which is notably low. The 85% freshman retention rate suggests students are generally happy once they arrive, though the 65% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students doesn't finish, which is worth asking the admissions office about directly. If a faith-integrated education in a small-town Iowa setting fits your values, this can be a solid, affordable choice — just go in with a clear plan to stay on track to graduation.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,597 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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