Published cost of attendance is $51,733. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,597, middle-income families pay around $24,079, higher-income families pay approximately $29,940.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,733 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,050 |
| Room and Board | $11,770 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,926 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,807 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,597 |
| $30–48k | $21,083 |
| $48–75k | $24,079 |
| $75–110k | $25,113 |
| $110k+ | $29,940 |
Published cost of attendance is $51,733. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,597, middle-income families pay around $24,079, higher-income families pay approximately $29,940. Azimuth ranks Dordt University #848 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 40.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,567, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dordt University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,567, placing Dordt University in the 32.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,607 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Dordt University in the 14.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dordt University #1076 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Dordt University's concentration in education and teacher-preparation fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 75 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,531, and Azimuth ranks the program 0.9× the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Mechanical Engineering program graduates 19 students earning $78,118 four years after enrollment, while Nursing and Social Work round out the top programs with 17 and 13 graduates respectively. The concentration in Education — which represents the institution's primary degree output — drives consistent outcomes across the student body, with graduates entering stable, in-demand roles in schools and educational institutions across the Midwest and nationally.
