Sioux Center, IA
Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 71% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,426 | 1,076 | 358 | 75% |
| 2020 | 1,495 | 1,074 | 397 | 72% |
| 2021 | 1,595 | 1,168 | 440 | 73% |
| 2022 | 1,476 | 1,294 | 444 | 88% |
| 2023 | 1,595 | 1,135 | 461 | 71% |
Fall 2023 applicants
493 of 647 women and 642 of 948 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Dordt University has an acceptance rate of 71% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,135 of 1,595 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
1,595 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 461 enrolled.
No. Dordt University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 75% to 71% — it has become more selective.