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Dordt University

Private nonprofit Sioux Center, IA · Town · Plains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
68%
Graduation Rate
$52,559
Earnings (10yr)
$25,807
Net Price
68%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Dordt University has an acceptance rate of 68%, making it accessible for many students. With an enrollment of 1,597, it maintains a close-knit community that encourages participation and engagement. This environment fosters personal connections and support among students and faculty.

Graduates from Dordt University earn a median salary of $52,559 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility rates are not available, the focus on practical programs such as Business, Education, Engineering, and Health Professions suggests a commitment to equipping students for the workforce. This positions graduates for steady career paths and economic stability.

The net price for attending Dordt University is $25,807, and the median debt is $21,500. Financial considerations are important for students here, especially those who may rely on Pell Grants, which are awarded to 20% of the student body. Students who thrive at Dordt often appreciate the community-based learning environment and are motivated to engage deeply in their fields.

Rankings

How Dordt Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation68%Earnings 10yr$53KNet Price$26KRetention85%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$23K$0-30K$21K$30-48K$24K$48-75K$30K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%375.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%911.1%MOBILITY34.24%

Cost & Financial Aid

$37,050
In-State Tuition
$37,050
Out-of-State
$25,807
Avg Net Price
$21,500
Median Debt
20%
Pell Grant Rate
41%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$22,597
Family Income $0–$30K
$21,083
Family Income $30K–$48K
$24,079
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,940
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$50,551
6 Years After Entry
$51,317
8 Years
$52,559
10 Years
0.41x
Debt-to-Earnings
71%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$50,551 6yr $51,317 8yr $52,559 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

34.24%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
911.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
375.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$80,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.73
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 68%
Retention Rate 85%
SAT Average 1221
ACT Midpoint 25
SAT Range 1070–1330
ACT Range 21–29
Full-Time Faculty 59%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,251
Diversity Index 0.33
First-Gen Students 12%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 22%
Education 11%
Engineering 10%
Health Professions 6%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%
Psychology 3%
Communications 3%