- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–670 reading and writing, 530–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $27,925 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Dordt University reported: an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Dordt University reviews each application.
Dordt University GPA requirements
Dordt University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Dordt University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Dordt University acceptance rate
Dordt University admitted 1,214 of 1,773 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dordt University (formerly Dordt College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Sioux Center, Iowa, with 1,716 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Dordt University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 625 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1221 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Dordt University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Dordt University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,925 a year at Dordt University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Dordt University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Dordt University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How hard is it to get into Dordt University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Dordt University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Dordt University accept?
Dordt University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,214 of 1,773 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Dordt University look for?
Dordt University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Dordt University?
A lot: Dordt University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Dordt University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Dordt University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–670 in reading and writing and 530–660 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Dordt University?
Check Dordt University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Dordt University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 18% sent SAT scores and 85% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Dordt University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,925 a year at Dordt University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Dordt University?
Yes. Dordt University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Dordt University look at legacy status?
No. Dordt University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Dordt University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dordt UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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