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The main campus of Dordt is in Sioux Center, Iowa (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Christian Reformed Church institution. Dordt is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Dordt offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management and photography and commercial art.
Dordt does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 638. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 510 or more. Students attending Dordt come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, Dordt had 1,259 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Dordt live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Great Plains Athletic Conference for major sports. Dordt takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, the mission of Dordt College is to equip students, alumni and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. We carry out our educational task by: + Developing a biblical understanding of creation and culture + Discerning the pervasive effects of sin throughout our world + Celebrating and proclaiming the redemptive rule of Christ over all of life and all of creation + Nurturing a commitment for challenging the forces that distort God's good creation and all of human activity + Offering academic programs, maintaining institutional practices, and conducting social activities in a visionary, integrated, biblically-informed manner + Fostering a climate in which discipleship becomes a practiced way of life both on and off campus"
More complete details are provided below.
Dordt College
498 4th Ave NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697
General Phone: (712) 722-6000
Admissions Phone: (712) 722-6080
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 722-6087
http://www.dordt.edu
Dordt awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 53 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, business teaching, music teaching, teacher aide, science teaching, special ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 38 | business, accounting, human resources, MIS, non-profit management |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | English, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, history, political science, American history, speech and rhetoric, social studies, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | theology, philosophy, religious music |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, information science, computer engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 10 | mechanical engineering, engineering science, electrical engineering, engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agriculture, agricultural operations, various agricutural courses |
| Media | 8 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science, health and fitness |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | plant sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | acting, theatre design, drama |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Dordt in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 222 | 63 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Dordt had a total enrollment of 1,259 students (1,221 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 32% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| Montana | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Dordt offers campus housing for 1,236 of its 1,221 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sioux Center, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 774 | 712 | 92% | 356 | 50% |
| Men | 364 | 335 | 92% | 167 | 50% |
| Women | 410 | 377 | 92% | 189 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 638 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 722-6080
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,640 |
| Room and board | $ 4,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 760 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Dordt participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 722-6087
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 64 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $59,497 | 4 | $59,662 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $50,071 | 3 | $49,107 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $45,589 | 3 | $44,662 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $38,100 | 5 | $40,206 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $51,922 | 15 | $48,065 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 119 | 103 | 222 |
| Track | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| Basketball | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 59 | 104 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dordt Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Christian Reformed Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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