Dordt University

God created us to glorify him in everything we do. That's why Dordt wants to help you discover your gifts, embrace your role in God's story, and learn to love your neighbor like Jesus did.

As a top Christian university, Dordt offers a vibrant faith community in addition to outstanding academic programs designed to equip you for a lifetime of service in the kingdom of God. And that's what you were made for.

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The Dordt Experience
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40+ Bachelor's Degrees
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27 Countries Represented

Impact for Good

You don't have to change the whole world to be a Christian. At Dordt, students learn to follow Jesus in daily life and work, saturating their relationships and communities with the grace of God. Explore our student and alumni stories to see it in action.

Finding a Future in Ministry

Kira Ouwinga

“I have always had a passion for helping others and seeing them experience the joy of Christ. I was excited when I found out that Dordt had specific majors where I could pursue that.”

Kira Ouwinga

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Embracing Perseverance and Accountability

Jacob Schmoll

“My faith has grown at Dordt by truly and fully becoming my own."

Jacob Schmoll

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Stronger Together

Karter Hoogendoorn

“My professors have always been very understanding about the first responder part of my life. I've had to leave class to go out on calls, and professors are understanding.”

Karter Hoogendoorn

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Building Community and Canoes

Grant Merritt

The small town was a welcome change of scenery for the California native: “it was also appealing because everything is a little more personal and there are more opportunities for people to get involved,” he adds.

Grant Merritt

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Chasing Community

Craig Becker

“My mom and dad were shocked because they’d never seen so many people come together. I spent over an hour just talking with teammates, meeting family members. That overall sense of community was overwhelming.”

Craig Becker

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Lucy Borkowski

Lucy Borkowski blends her passion for public health research, athletics, and faith to make a lasting impact in genetic health awareness and the university community, all while embracing personal growth and reflection in God's creation.

Lucy Borkowski

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Mathematical Merit

Anika Homan

“When I think about all the people who applied—many with far loftier accomplishments than my own—it’s hard to believe that the reviewers would have chosen me. Yet they did,” she says. “They looked at who I am and what I’m striving for, and they saw potential and value in it. All I can respond with is awe and gratitude. God has been so good to me, and I am beyond thankful for all the relationships and opportunities he has blessed me with that made this possible.”

Anika Homan

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Social Work Partner Program Leads to Purposeful Work

Danica Buys

“Dordt University allowed me to dive deep into my passions, learning everything possible about community practice and administration through my class and field placement experiences.”

Danica Buys

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From Dordt to Denver

Bryce Enger

Since he was young, Bryce Enger knew he wanted to be a teacher. By the end of his senior year at Sioux Falls Christian School in Sioux Falls, he was sure he wanted to focus on teaching mathematics and physics. When it came time to decide where he should go to college, he looked at Dordt.

Bryce Enger

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Conquering Challenges and Achieving Dreams

Cassie Van Otterloo

Cassie Van Otterloo's journey from athlete to aspiring physical therapist is marked by resilience and faith, overcoming sports-related injuries to find a calling in helping others through physical therapy.

Cassie Van Otterloo

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Turning Actuarial Opportunity into Success

Gabriel Garcia

Gabriel Garcia, a senior actuarial science major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, would never have guessed that an email he received two years ago would have such a huge impact on his career trajectory.

Gabriel Garcia

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Strengthening Bonds On and Off the Field

Mitchell Dryden

Dryden, a student-athlete at Dordt, navigates the challenges of engineering studies and strengthens the bonds of brotherhood in his soccer team by fostering a culture centered around faith, friendship, and personal growth.

Mitchell Dryden

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Cultivating Christ-Centered Connections

Emma Groen

Emma Groen, a dedicated softball player and nursing student, finds joy in the strong bonds she shares with her teammates and the opportunity to demonstrate Christ-like love on and off the field.

Emma Groen

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Finding Harmony in Faith, Numbers, and Friendship

Anna Herman

When deciding where to attend college, Anna Herman had three criteria: she wanted to study somewhere she could play organ, run track, and study accounting. Dordt University checked all three boxes. After a campus visit, Herman chose to leave her hometown of Boise, Idaho, to spend four years studying at Dordt.

Anna Herman

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Leading the Way in a CFA Research Challenge

Hunter Coyle

During his senior year, Hunter Coyle was part of a group of Dordt University finance students who won the state of Iowa’s local section of the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge. They competed against 9 other teams, including University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Grinnell College. All teams had to present buy recommendations for John Deere at an in-person competition in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Hunter Coyle

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A Heart for Vulnerable Populations

Jaelyn Dragt

“God has given me compassion for vulnerable populations, and I want to learn the skills and perspective to come alongside people well. I knew that social work would be a great option. When I took an introductory class for Dordt’s community development major, I loved it. I began to consider what communities around the world need to thrive.”

Jaelyn Dragt

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Academically Accomplished, Community-Focused

Eoghan Holdahl

If you ask those in the Kuyper Honors Program (KHP) who might be considered the face of KHP, they’ll likely tell you “Eoghan Holdahl.”

Eoghan Holdahl

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