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College Profile for : Dordt College

Dordt College is a private, Christian, liberal arts college located in Sioux Center, Iowa, near the location where Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota meet. This community of about 6,300 is 45 miles (72 km) north of Sioux City, Iowa, and 55 miles (89 km) southeast of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school was founded in 1955 and is affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC). The name is a reference to the Synod of Dordt. The college’s goal is to help students discover God's plan for their lives and equip them for their calling. Each subject area attempts to view the world through the eyes of God and challenges the student to respond accordingly. Dordt College annually enrolls about 1,300 students from more than 30 states, 7 Canadian provinces, and 10 other countri... (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.dordt.edu

 

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Mission Statement

As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, the mission of Dordt College is to equip students, alumni and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. We carry out our educational task by: Developing a biblical understanding of creation and culture Discerning the pervasive effects of sin throughout our world Celebrating and proclaiming the redemptive rule of Christ over all of life and all of creation Nurturing a commitment for challenging the forces that distort God's good creation and all of human activity Offering academic programs, maintaining institutional practices, and conducting social activities in a visionary, integrated, biblically-informed manner Fostering a climate in which discipleship becomes a practiced way of life both on and off campus

General Information

Other Names	Dort
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	1,000 - 4,999
Campus Setting	Town: Distant
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Christian Reformed Church

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Yes	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Great Plains Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Great Plains Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Great Plains Athletic Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers