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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
71.16%	1,130

Dordt University's acceptance rate is 71.16% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,595 students applied and 1,135 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Dordt.

Dordt's acceptance rate places 6th out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,130 and the ACT score is 24 at Dordt. Dordt's SAT score ranks 9th out of 17 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Dordt, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Dordt University is 71.16% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.62%. 948 men and 647 women applied to Dordt and 642 men and 493 women students were accepted.

Among them, 241 men and 220 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Dordt.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Dordt
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,595	948	647	0	0
Admitted	1,135	642	493	0	0
Enrolled	461	241	220	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.16%	67.72%	76.20%	-	-
Yield	40.62%	37.54%	44.62%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Dordt University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 97 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 290 students (63%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Dordt.

The median SAT score is 1,130 with 560 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 520 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at Dordt. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Dordt University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Dordt
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1030	1130	1230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	560	620
SAT Math	520	570	610
ACT Composite	21	24	27
ACT Math	21	24	27
ACT English	21	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Dordt University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 461 first-year students enrolled in Dordt. The proportion of full-time students is 99.35% and part-time students is 0.65%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 52.28% and women students is 47.72%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Dordt.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Dordt
	Total	Men	Women
Total	461	241	220
Full-time	458	239	219
Part-time	3	2	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Dordt. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dordt University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Dordt Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Dordt.

Admission Information for Applying to Dordt
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid
Online Application	https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Master

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