Dordt College
Dordt College is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in Sioux Center town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,533 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 373 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 302 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dordt College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,480, and fees were $520. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,480 and $520 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,533 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Christian Reformed Church |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1320 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,230/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,230/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,230/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $300/credit | |
| In State Students | $300/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $300/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $55,350 | $55,350 | $55,350 |
| ADN | 70 | $86,100 | $86,100 | $86,100 |
| BSN | 125 | $153,750 | $153,750 | $153,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Dordt College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,819 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $769 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $5,548 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $14,484 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,392 |
| Private Loans | 49% | $4,665 |
$25,688
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$22,253 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,239 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,166 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,178 |
| Over $110,000$27,661 |
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Student Population
1,448
Undergrads
85
Graduates
736
Women
797
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
|
Non-resident alien |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
