Dordt University Acceptance Rate
Sioux Center, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,595
- Admitted
- 1,135
- Yield
- 40.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dordt University's acceptance rate has fallen from 73% in 2014–15 to 71.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,259 to 1,595 (+27%) over that period.
Its 71.2% rate makes Dordt University more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.2% for women vs 67.7% for men, a 8.5-point gap). Dordt University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 40.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,259 | 919 | 73% | 354 |
| 2015–16 | 1,342 | 937 | 69.8% | 365 |
| 2016–17 | 1,480 | 1,066 | 72% | 394 |
| 2017–18 | 1,443 | 1,040 | 72.1% | 373 |
| 2018–19 | 1,386 | 1,014 | 73.2% | 328 |
| 2019–20 | 1,426 | 1,076 | 75.5% | 358 |
| 2020–21 | 1,495 | 1,074 | 71.8% | 397 |
| 2021–22 | 1,595 | 1,168 | 73.2% | 440 |
| 2022–23 | 1,476 | 1,294 | 87.7% | 444 |
| 2023–24 | 1,595 | 1,135 | 71.2% | 461 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 647 | 493 | 76.2% |
| Men | 948 | 642 | 67.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–620 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 520–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 63% |
How Dordt University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dordt University's acceptance rate?
Dordt University's acceptance rate is 71.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,135 admitted of 1,595 applicants).
Is Dordt University test optional?
Dordt University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Dordt University?
Dordt University received 1,595 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,135.
What SAT score do you need for Dordt University?
Admitted students at Dordt University typically scored 510–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Dordt University getting harder to get into?
Dordt University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73% in 2014–15 to 71.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.dordt.edu/.