Sioux Center, IA · Private Nonprofit

Dordt University Cost, Tuition and Student Budget 2026

Dordt University cost profile summarizes tuition, total annual cost, average net price, student debt, median earnings, graduation outcomes, and value signals for 2026 budget-focused university comparison.

Budget Snapshot Moderate value signal Value Score:
Total Cost$51,733
Net Price$25,807
Median Earnings$52,559
Graduation Rate70.1%
Median Debt$17,500
Admission Rate68.5%
Student Count1,597
SAT Average1,221

Dordt University Student Budget Calculator 2026

Estimate how much money you may still need per year using this university's reported cost data plus your grants, family support, savings, work income, and student loans.

Estimated annual cost $25,807
Money available $0
Still needed per year $25,807
Monthly gap $2,151

Four-year projection: about $103,228 still needed over four years if the same gap repeats.

Loan projection: borrowing $0 per year equals about $0 over four years, compared with reported median debt of $17,500.

This calculator is an estimate. Actual aid, housing, residency status, program fees, family income, and borrowing limits can change the final budget.

University Cost and Earnings View

Money Profile

Median earnings$52,559Total cost$51,733Net price$25,807Median debt$17,500

Value Score Comparison

Dordt University53.5Dataset avg54.3IA avg53.3
Median earnings6% weaker than dataset average
$52,559
Total annual cost20% weaker than dataset average
$51,733
Average net price20% weaker than dataset average
$25,807
Graduation rate13.3 percentage points better than dataset average
70.1%
Median debt8% weaker than dataset average
$17,500

How This University Cost Compares

Dataset Average

Value Score: 54.3

Net Price: $21,437

Earnings: $55,928

IA Average

Value Score: 53.3

Net Price: $22,358

Earnings: $54,789

Best Use of This Page

Compare this university against schools with similar location, type, net price, total cost, debt, and earnings. A high value score is useful, but graduation rate and debt should be read together with it.

Student Fit Signals

  • Affordability: Net price is $25,807, compared with reported total cost of $51,733.
  • Outcomes: Median earnings are $52,559 and the graduation rate is 70.1%.
  • Debt pressure: Median debt is $17,500, while the loan share is 40.9%.
  • Access profile: Admission rate is 68.5% and Pell Grant share is 20.2%.
Full University Cost Data Snapshot
School TypePrivate Nonprofit
LocationSioux Center, IA
Admission Rate68.5%
In-State Tuition$37,050
Out-of-State Tuition$37,050
Total Cost$51,733
Net Price$25,807
Median Earnings$52,559
Graduation Rate70.1%
Median Debt$17,500
Pell Grant Share20.2%
Loan Share40.9%
Average Faculty Salary$7,251
Official WebsiteVisit website

Value Score Methodology

Value Score = earnings 21.0 + graduation 17.5 + net price 6.4 + total cost 3.5 + debt 5.0 = 53.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt.

Earnings21.0$52,559 · max 40 pts
Graduation17.570.1% · max 25 pts
Net Price6.4$25,807 · max 15 pts
Total Cost3.5$51,733 · max 10 pts
Debt5.0$17,500 · max 10 pts

The score is a comparison signal on a 0-100 scale. It is not a guarantee of future salary, admission outcome, financial aid, or final student cost.

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