Dordt University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,400

2.94% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,486

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.5%

1,773 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,952

82.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

73.6%

245 Graduates

About

Dordt University is a higher education institution located in Sioux County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dordt University were Elementary Education & Teaching (38 degrees awarded), Social Work (20 degrees), and Registered Nursing (19 degrees).

In 2024, 476 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dordt University. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (394 degrees), 30.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dordt University is $36,400, which is $12,400 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dordt University is $36,400, which is $12,400 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,486.

In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Dordt University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dordt University was $36,400. The cost of tuition at Dordt University is $12,400 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dordt University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,486

2024 Value

2.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Dordt University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,486. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dordt University grew by 2.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dordt University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,465

Room and Board

$1,010

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dordt University was of $11,465 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.73% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,010. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dordt University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Dordt University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dordt University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Dordt University received 1,773 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,773 applicants, 1,214 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,952 students enrolled at Dordt University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dordt University has an overall enrollment yield of 38%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,214

Accepted Out of 1,773

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dordt University was 68.5% (1,214 admissions from 1,773 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 71.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11.2%, while admissions grew by 6.96%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dordt University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Dordt University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dordt University had a total enrollment of 1,952 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dordt University is 1,604 students and the part-time enrollment is 348. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Dordt University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dordt University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.84% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.564% Black or African American, 0.154% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0512% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Dordt University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (39.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (79.5%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Asian Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dordt University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,952 students. The full-time enrollment at Dordt University is 1,604 and the part-time enrollment is 348. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Dordt University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dordt University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dordt University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Dordt University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dordt University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,561 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students
Two or More Races
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dordt University is 80% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.84% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.564% Black or African American, 0.154% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0512% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 88 students (4.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 54 more women than men received degrees from Dordt University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dordt University is white (394 degrees awarded). There were 30.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dordt University is Elementary Education & Teaching (38 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (20 degrees) and Registered Nursing (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dordt University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (34 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), and Education (126 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dordt University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,503,768 people), Secondary school teachers (488,470 people), Education administrators (265,107 people), Special education teachers (201,560 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,566 people).

The most specialized majors at Dordt University in 2024 are Agriculture (34 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), Education (126 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dordt University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Dordt University are Agriculture (34 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), Education (126 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dordt University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,792,733 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (301,373 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,451 people), Individual & family services (149,126 people), and Outpatient care centers (141,956 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dordt University.

Most Common (2024)

General Agricultural Production Operations
8 degrees awarded
Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services
7 degrees awarded
General Agriculture
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Dordt University was General Agricultural Production Operations with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dordt University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

265

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Dordt University, which is 0.796 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (265).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dordt University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Dordt University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.38 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to women at Dordt University in Elementary Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 63% of students graduating from Dordt University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Dordt University is Female and White (78.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.8% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
394 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dordt University is white (394 degrees awarded). There were 30.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

2.1% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
237 degrees awarded
White Female
228 degrees awarded
White Female
208 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dordt University is white female (237 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (228 degrees).

Operations

Dordt University has an endowment valued at nearly $74.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.74M (13%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Dordt University had a total salary expenditure of 54.8M. Dordt University employs 52 Professors, 22 Instructors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Dordt University are Male Professor (38), Female Professor (14), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dordt University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$74.8M

2024 Endowment

12.7%

growth from 2023

Dordt University has an endowment valued at about $74.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Dordt University grew 12.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dordt University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.8M

2024 Salaries

2.71%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Dordt University paid a median of $22.8M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($54.8M) and a 2.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.83M

Instructional Salaries

108

Number of Employees

In 2024, Dordt University paid a total of $7.83M to 108 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dordt University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

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