About Dordt College

HISTORY: Associated with the Christian Reformed Church, Dordt College was founded in 1955 and today welcomes all students who are interested in a biblical, Christ-centered education.

OUR NAME: Dordt College takes its name from the historic Synod of Dordrecht, held in the Netherlands in 1618-1619. The Canons of Dordt, one of the three major confessional statements of Reformed churches, came from that synod. The Canons of Dordt were a response to statements made by the followers of Jacob Arminius, and emphasized the sovereignty of God through his electing grace.

LOCATION: Sioux Center, Iowa. Population 6,300. One hour's drive from Sioux City, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

ENROLLMENT: Approximately 1,300 students from over 30 states, 13 foreign countries and 6 Canadian provinces.

FACULTY: Dordt College has 78 full-time faculty members and a student-faculty ratio of 15-1.

ACCREDITATION: Dordt College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a four-year bachelor-degree-granting institution. Our accreditation dates from 1971 with the most recent renewal in 2001. In 1994 the college also gained approval from NCA to offer a graduate program leading to the Master of Education degree. Dordt College also has accredited programs in education, social work, and engineering.

ACADEMICS: The curriculum is designed to give each student a complete liberal arts education from a solid, Reformed, Christian perspective. There are over 30 majors and 10 pre-professional programs of study. Degrees include the four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees, along with the two-year Associate of Arts degree and a Master of Education degree.

ACTIVITIES: Dozens of clubs and activities, from choir, band and student government to drama, academic and social clubs.

ATHLETICS: A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), Dordt College fields intercollegiate teams in men's baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track; and in women's basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor track, and volleyball. A variety of intramural sports are offered as well.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE: Almost 90 percent of Dordt College students live in campus residence halls or off-campus apartments.

FINANCIAL AID: About 98 percent of our students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Dordt College requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.25 for regular admissions status. ACT or SAT results are also considered in the admissions process. Recommended preparation includes: English, 4 years; foreign language, 2 years; social science, 2 years; natural science, 2 years; mathematics, 3 years (including algebra and geometry).