A Top Midwest Regional University
Dordt University is ranked number five on the “Regional Universities (Midwest)” ranking released by the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges and is the top-ranked school in Iowa in the category.
Dordt University
Academics
Dordt offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs, 12 pre-professional programs, an honor's program, and several off-campus study opportunities.
Worship Opportunities
Outside of academics, you can also participate in optional campus ministry activities, including chapel, student-led praise and worship nights, small groups, and more.
Student Life
Nearly 35% of Dordt students participate in our varsity sports, over 20% participate in music ensembles, and we offer great theatre opportunities. There are scholarship opportunities available for all three!
Students also enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit behind the B.J. Haan Auditorium, attending concerts and movies in town, grabbing coffee at the local Fruited Plain café, and more.
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Campus Tour
Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt sits on 150 acres of well-maintained Great Plains prairie. We hope you'll check it out in person sometime soon!
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Dordt, a Christian university in Sioux Center, Iowa, has been ranked a top college in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report and Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education. Dordt draws students from all over the country and the world. Dordt’s top majors include education, business, engineering, agriculture, and nursing. As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life.