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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Dordt University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

89
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Dordt University?

89%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dordt accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,476 people applied and 1,294 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
644 / 653 (99%)
Men
650 / 823 (79%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 1 years at Dordt University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Dordt University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Dordt University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Dordt considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Dordt University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

23% of freshmen who attended Dordt were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 49% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Dordt is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

21%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

63%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
75th Percentile
1260
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