by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Dordt University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Dordt University came in at $37,050 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $650; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,400 |
| Fees | $650 |
| Total | $37,050 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Dordt University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Dordt University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Dordt University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Dordt University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Dordt University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,590 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,000 |
| One Year Ago | $35,360 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,400 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Dordt has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 2.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $38,139 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.74%, putting next year’s cost near $38,065.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,065 |
| In 2 Years | $39,108 |
| In 3 Years | $40,179 |
| In 4 Years | $41,279 |
| In 5 Years | $42,410 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $158,631.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Dordt University, go to the Dordt University Financial Aid page.
