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title: Dual Credit Courses
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# Dual Credit Courses

Get a head start on college with **100% online** dual credit courses taught from a Christian perspective.

Not only will you save tuition on courses, but you’ll also get a head start on your college career, which could help you get your degree sooner.

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 ## A Top Midwest Regional University

Dordt University is ranked number five on the [“Regional Universities (Midwest)”](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/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.

 

 

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 ## Why Dual Credit at Dordt?

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Tuition is just $585 for a 3-credit course ($195 per credit\*). That’s **more than 85% off** the standard tuition cost!

*Students are responsible for purchasing any required textbooks.*

 

  

 ### ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

- High school junior or senior status
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- ACT composite score of 19 (minimum of 18 in English and 18 in math required) or SAT scores of 480 in reading/writing and 480 in math

 

  

 

 

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 ## Top Five Benefits of Dual Credit

     ![A Dordt student sitting down at a table working on her laptop](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Program-Images/Undecided/Programs_Undecided_660x568.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=57&h=65&c=92f55033&v=7d03bdf20821a4ae964599b44bae1397044c1ca67403de0424707fd059321c01)  1. **Taking college credits** earlier allows more freedom and flexibility during college and may even help students graduate early, saving thousands of dollars.
2. **Many dual credit courses** are not available directly from high schools.
3. **College credits** can also count as high school credits.
4. **Students can find out** what college-level coursework is like, if it is a good fit for them, and make a smooth transition if it is.
5. **Dual credit courses** offer students in-depth studies into areas of particular interest.

 

 

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> “The class was well-organized, and the teacher was easy to communicate with. Taking this class in high school helped me to understand the level of classwork, academic demands, and standards of excellence that Dordt is committed to, which helped affirm that Dordt was the right place for me.”
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>  —Anna Rediger

## Example Course: Intro to Nursing

Courses like Introduction to Nursing give high school students a way to explore a subject to see if it is a good fit for them before committing to a major.

 

 

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## Connect With Us

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