Dordt University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Dordt University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
70%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Dordt has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Dordt University:
85%
First-year retention rate
70%
4-year grad rate
75%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $43,406. This is less than the national average of $48,300.
$43,406
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Dordt University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Social Work
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
12.8
14.24
15.68
17.12
18.56
20
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 8
- Animal Sciences, General 6
- Plant Sciences, General 5
- International Agriculture 1
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 1
- Agriculture, General 1
- Agriculture, General 1
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 1
- Agriculture, General 1
- Agriculture, General 1
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 1
- Animal Sciences, Other 0
- International Agriculture 0
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 0
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
- Epidemiology 2
- Biotechnology 0
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 13
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
- Finance, General 10
- Business/Commerce, General 9
- Accounting 8
- Construction Management, General 3
- Finance, General 3
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
- Business/Commerce, General 2
- Management Information Systems, General 2
- Actuarial Science 1
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other 1
- Accounting 1
- Office Management and Supervision 0
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other 0
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
- Public Relations/Image Management 2
- Journalism 2
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Journalism 1
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
- Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 0
- Information Science/Studies 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 19
- Elementary Education and Teaching 19
- Secondary Education and Teaching 10
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 7
- Music Teacher Education 4
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Music Teacher Education 0
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
- Art Teacher Education 0
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
- Special Education and Teaching, General 0
- Education, General 0
- Education, Other 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 13
- Civil Engineering, General 12
- Engineering, General 4
- Engineering Science 2
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2
- Chemical Engineering 1
- Computer Engineering, General 0
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 1
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 1
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 5
- Writing, General 3
- General Literature 1
- English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 19
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 0
History
- History, General 2
- American History (United States) 1
- History, Other 1
- American History (United States) 0
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 4
- Mathematics, General 3
- Statistics, General 2
- Statistics, General 0
- Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Data Science, General 3
- Data Science, General 1
- Mathematics and Computer Science 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 5
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 3
- Environmental Studies 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
- Physics, General 3
- Chemistry, General 3
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 9
- Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 20
- Community Organization and Advocacy 5
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 2
- Economics, General 1
- Social Sciences, Other 0
- Economics, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry 1
- Theology/Theological Studies 1
- Missions/Missionary Studies 1
- Religious/Sacred Music 0
- Bible/Biblical Studies 0
- Lay Ministry 0
- Theology/Theological Studies 0
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Graphic Design 5
- Art/Art Studies, General 2
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
- Graphic Design 1
- Music Performance, General 1
- Music, General 1
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1
- Music, General 0
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
- Acting 0
- Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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