Dordt University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,170

Cost of attendance at Dordt University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,170

Cost of attendance at Dordt University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dordt University was $26,662. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dordt University

Dordt University net price calculator

$26,662

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Dordt University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,662	$680 (3%)	$19,354	$22,382	$25,340	$26,520	$29,898
2021	$25,982	$588 (2%)	$20,035	$20,101	$23,412	$26,186	$28,244
2020	$26,570	$297 (1%)	$24,967	$22,177	$22,821	$26,237	$28,980
2019	$26,273	$585 (2%)	$23,225	$21,892	$24,216	$25,091	$27,868
2018	$25,688	$1,579 (7%)	$22,253	$19,239	$22,166	$25,178	$27,661
2017	$24,109	$1,080 (4%)	$22,710	$20,771	$20,167	$23,237	$25,042
2016	$25,189	$1,002 (4%)	$22,645	$20,362	$22,894	$24,043	$28,649
2015	$24,187	$159	$21,485	$21,366	$21,848	$23,781	$26,865
2014	$24,028	--	$22,818	$19,892	$21,461	$23,780	$26,324

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dordt University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$50,880	$1,530 (3%)	$34,170	$15,680	$1,030
2021	$49,350	$1,150 (2%)	$32,820	$15,400	$1,130
2020	$48,200	$1,230 (3%)	$31,770	$15,320	$1,110
2019	$46,970	$1,180 (3%)	$30,840	$14,990	$1,140
2018	$45,790	$1,290 (3%)	$30,000	$14,630	$1,160
2017	$44,500	$1,300 (3%)	$29,130	$14,230	$1,140
2016	$43,200	$1,100 (3%)	$28,280	$13,850	$1,070
2015	$42,100	$1,100 (3%)	$27,460	$13,500	$1,140
2014	$41,000	$1,500 (4%)	$26,540	$13,320	$1,140
2013	$39,500	--	$25,520	$12,830	$1,150

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Dordt University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,780 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Dordt University is $1,198 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dordt University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,030.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dordt University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,500

If living off-campus, with family: $4,450

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,450
How much is Dordt University application fees?: Dordt University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dordt University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dordt University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,380	$542
For out-of-state students	$1,380	$542

Housing and Meal

**Dordt University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dordt University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,780	21	1,311
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,470	21	1,311
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,020	21	1,311
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,590	21	1,311
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,140	21	1,311
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,730	21	1,311
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,350	21	1,311

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dordt University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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