Dordt University Demographics & Diversity Overview

13%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
7%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dordt University has a diverse student body with 13% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
85.3%(1,341)
Hispanic
2.7%(43)
African American
2.7%(42)
Asian
2.1%(33)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
2.0%(32)
Unknown
4.9%(77)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color13%
Total Enrollment2,062
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Dordt University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Dordt University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.9%(874)
Women
50.1%(877)

Gender Statistics

Men874

42% of total enrollment

Women877

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dordt University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(22)
18-19
20.2%(342)
20-21
47.0%(796)
22-24
30.0%(508)
25+
1.4%(24)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(1)
22-24
14.3%(33)
25+
85.2%(196)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dordt University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 32% in-state residents, 60% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
32.3%(148)
Out-of-State
60.3%(276)
International
7.4%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State148

32% of student body

Out-of-State276

60% of student body

International34

7% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

13%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age