Dordt University Demographics & Diversity Overview

10%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
11%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dordt University has a diverse student body with 10% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
88.7%(1,289)
Hispanic
2.9%(42)
African American
0.6%(9)
Asian
1.2%(17)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
1.9%(28)
Unknown
4.5%(65)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color10%
Total Enrollment1,861
International Students11%

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%(807)
Women
50.1%(811)

Gender Statistics

Men807

43% of total enrollment

Women811

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dordt University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(16)
18-19
20.6%(333)
20-21
46.1%(745)
22-24
30.9%(499)
25+
1.4%(23)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
14.2%(34)
25+
85.8%(206)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dordt University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 40% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
39.7%(174)
Out-of-State
49.3%(216)
International
11.0%(48)

Regional Representation

In-State174

40% of student body

Out-of-State216

49% of student body

International48

11% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

10%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age