Dordt University

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Dordt University Admissions Stats at a Glance

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Dordt University Application Deadlines

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Want to Apply Early to Dordt University?

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Transferring to Dordt University

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For Students Waitlisted to Dordt University

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What Does Dordt University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Dordt University

What does Dordt University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

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Dordt University Application Requirements

To apply to Dordt University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Dordt University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Dordt University?

Students admitted to Dordt University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 76% submitted a class rank. At Dordt University 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Dordt University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Dordt University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Dordt University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 23% of Dordt University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 87% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Dordt University?

To be competitive with other Dordt University applicants, you should aim to earn between 1030 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Dordt University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Dordt University students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Dordt University students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Dordt University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Dordt University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Dordt University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

Dordt University Admissions FAQs

Do I have to submit test scores to Dordt University?

❌ No, Dordt University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Dordt University?

🟨 Dordt University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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