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Dordt University Nursing Programs

Dordt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Center, IA. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Dordt University Rankings

Dordt University appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 16	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#44 of 99	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#290 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Dordt University?

Get in touch with Dordt University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 7th St SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250-1606
Phone:	7127226000
Website:	www.dordt.edu/
Admissions:	www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid
Financial Aid:	www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid

How Do I Get Into Dordt University?

You can apply to Dordt University online at: https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now

Dordt University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Dordt University

Here’s what Dordt University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Dordt University?

Dordt University has an acceptance rate of 68%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 38% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Dordt University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 670. Math scores were between 530 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Dordt University ranged between 21 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Dordt University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,034	685	66%
Women	739	529	72%

Can I Afford Dordt University?

The average net price after aid at Dordt University is $25,383. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,400
In-State Fees	$650
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,400
Out-of-State Fees	$650
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,050
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,050

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Dordt University receive some form of financial aid (458 students).

Approximately 91% of students at Dordt University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,673 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,880.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Dordt University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,020 per year.

Dordt University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 311 students enrolled at Dordt University. Dordt University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,547 undergraduate students at Dordt University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dordt University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	9
Hispanic	34
White	1,253
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	129

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Dordt University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	151
Minnesota	52
South Dakota	43
California	28
Washington	17

Additionally, approximately 8.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Dordt University Graduate Student Diversity

234 of Dordt University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Dordt University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dordt University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Hispanic	3
White	169
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	41

Online Learning at Dordt University

Dordt University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

283 undergraduate students at Dordt University took at least one online class — of those, 116 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 226 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Dordt University

Dordt University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Dordt University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.