Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
498 4th Ave Ne, , IA 51250-1697
Dordt College provides a complete Christian context for learning; a context that equips Dordt students to excel in science, art, business, and the humanities--and just as important, a context that prepares students to face the challenging issues of the world with a deeper understanding of biblical truth and Christian faith.
School Overview: | Dordt College | |
| County | Sioux County, IA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 93 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,400 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,376 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 56 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 88% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,540 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,540 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 75% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 450-610 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 500-630 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 470-590 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 21-29 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 21-27 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 21-28 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- We offer two-year Associate's degrees, four-year Bachelor's degrees, and a Master's degree in Education that can be completed in as few as three summers.
- We have over 35 majors, with varying emphases within many of the majors. We offer pre-professional programs that can help you to focus your academic experience toward a specific career goal. We also offer off-campus study programs that can broaden your academic experience beyond the confines of the classroom.
- The campus life involves dozens of clubs and activities, from choir, band and student government to drama, academic and social clubs.
- Dordt College is located in Sioux Center, a small community in Northwest Iowa. Sioux Center is 45 miles north of Sioux City, Iowa, and 55 miles southeast of Sioux Falls, SD.
- Dordt College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a four-year bachelor-degree-granting institution. Our accreditation dates from 1971 with the most recent renewal in 2001. In 1994 the college also gained approval from NCA to offer a graduate program leading to the Master of Education degree. Dordt College also has accredited programs in education, social work, and engineering.
- For the 14th year running, Dordt College was again named as a top Midwest College in U. S. News and World Report’s annual list of “America’s Best Colleges.”
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