
Dordt University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 was 71.16%, with 1,595 applicants and 1,135 students accepted. This marked a decline from 87.68% in 2022, when 1,476 applicants were accepted. Acceptance rates have fluctuated over the past few years, with rates of 73.21% in 2021 and 71.81% in 2020, indicating a trend toward increasing competitiveness. This downward shift aligns with a historical range from 72.03% to 87.68% over recent years, suggesting a tightening applicant pool.