Dordt University
PrivateSioux Center, IA
Dordt University, in Sioux Center, IA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,597 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 68% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Mechanical Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $78,118/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dordt University's acceptance rate?
Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Dordt University?
Admitted students at Dordt University typically score between 1070–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Dordt University?
Admitted students at Dordt University typically score between 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Dordt University cost?
Dordt University's total cost of attendance is reported at $51,733 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Dordt University require students to live on campus?
No -- Dordt University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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