Dort Admission Requirements
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Dort Admission Overview
Dort admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Dort admitted 68.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (A-) and SAT 1070-1330 / ACT 21-29. Dort is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dort is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Dort Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Dordt University
Acceptance Rate
The Dort acceptance rate is 68.5%. Last year, 1,214 of 1,773 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Iowa.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Dort and can you get accepted?
Dort is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Dordt University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dort GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.65Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.65
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Dort typically have around a 3.65 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Dort is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #6 in Iowa for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Dort SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1070-1330Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
18%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 530
- Composite 1070
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 660
- Composite 1330
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Dort typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. Dort ranks #8 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1330
SAT policy
Dort is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Dort ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
85%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 20
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 27
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Dort typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Dort places #5 among colleges in Iowa for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Dort without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
79% of Dordt University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Dordt University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Dordt University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Dort is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 68.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153250.
GPA calculator: Dordt University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026