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Dordt College (Dort)
- 498 4th Ave NE
- Sioux Center, IA 51250
- OPEID College Code: 00185900
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- General Phone: (712) 722-6000
- President: Carl Zylstra
- Website: www.dordt.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,301
- College Alias: Dort
- College Mascot: Defenders
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Christian Reformed Church
- Mission Statement
- 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
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Dort Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 494 | 411 | 905 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 433 (88%) | 361 (88%) | 794 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 218 (50%) | 178 (49%) | 396 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 100 | 25% |
| ACT ® Exam | 450 | 75% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 460 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 99% | 25% | 26% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,111 | $3,027 | $3,948 | $6,345 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 616 | 389 | 333 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,900 | $18,400 | $17,640 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,900 | $18,400 | $17,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $780 | $760 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,460 | $5,160 | $4,900 |
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,300 | $27,440 | $26,400 |
| Out of State | $29,300 | $27,440 | $26,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,740 | $19,180 | $18,400 |
| Out of State | $20,740 | $19,180 | $18,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,740 | $19,180 | $18,400 |
| Out of State | $20,740 | $19,180 | $18,400 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,301 Undergraduate: 1,300 Graduate: 1
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 653 Female: 648
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 652 Female: 648
- Graduate Gender Male: 1 Female: 0
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,233 Part-Time: 68
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,233 Part-Time: 67
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 1
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 220 | 17% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 4 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.7% |
| White | 1,058 | 81% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 10 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 488 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 565 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 214 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 11 | 0.8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7 | 0.5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 241 | 175 | 66 |
| Faculty Status | 102 | 77 | 25 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 102 | 77 | 25 |
| Primarily Instruction | 102 | 77 | 25 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 55 | 48 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 74 | 40 | 34 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 22 | 30 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 13 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,120 (77) | $54,794 (61) | $46,736 (16) |
| Professor | $62,176 (34) | $62,053 (31) | $63,450 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $53,928 (15) | $53,683 (13) | $55,519 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,415 (10) | $44,936 (7) | $43,200 (3) |
| Instructor | $40,175 (18) | $40,635 (10) | $39,599 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,120 (77) | $54,794 (61) | $46,736 (16) |
| Professor | $62,176 (34) | $62,053 (31) | $63,450 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $53,928 (15) | $53,683 (13) | $55,519 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,415 (10) | $44,936 (7) | $43,200 (3) |
| Instructor | $40,175 (18) | $40,635 (10) | $39,599 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $628,100 | $331,100 | $297,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 251 | 132 | 119 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 214 | 116 | 98 |
| Baseball | 20 | 20 | - |
| Basketball | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| Golf | 16 | 16 | - |
| Soccer | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 55 | 31 | 24 |
| Cross Country | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,511 | $6,511 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,297 | $2,297 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 59% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 12 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 12 |
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