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Dordt University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Sioux Center, Iowa, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Named after the historic Synod of Dordrecht (1618-1619), Dordt was founded in 1955 and enrolls approximately 1,918 students — 1,691 undergraduates — across 90+ programs in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, education, agriculture, business, and the arts. Dordt is consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the Midwest: U.S. News & World Report ranks it #5 in Regional Universities Midwest for 2026 and #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching. The university is renowned for its student outcomes — 99.4% of the Class of 2023 were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation. The university's distinctive Reformed Christian worldview shapes curriculum across all disciplines, emphasizing the integration of faith and learning. The 150-acre campus in Sioux Center provides a tight-knit residential community — 90-92% of students live on campus — with students representing 29-36 countries. The GPAC athletic conference places Dordt among strong NAIA competitors, with nearly 40% of students participating in varsity athletics. Sioux Center is located in northwest Iowa, approximately 50 miles from Sioux City, IA and 55 miles from Sioux Falls, SD.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$37050
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,050
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
