Admissions Overview
The admission process at Dordt University has a 71% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Dordt University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
71%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,595
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
41%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Dordt University has a 71% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Dordt University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredWork Experience
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Dordt University. About 21% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,030 to 1,230. Additionally, about 63% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 21 to 27.
SAT Scores
21% of students submitted400
1600
1030 – 1230
200
800
510 – 620
200
800
520 – 610
ACT Scores
63% of students submitted1
36
21 – 27
1
36
21 – 28
1
36
21 – 28
Admission Statistics
1,595 students applied to DORDT. Of those, 71% were accepted (1,135 students). Of these 1,135 accepted students, 461 chose to enroll.
1,595
Total Applicants
1,135
Students Admitted
461
Students Enrolled
71%
Acceptance Rate