Dordt University

Dordt University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa. It enrolls 2,062 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.83 out of 100. The university reports an 85% retention rate and a 65% completion rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student persistence.

Among its applied and career-oriented offerings, Dordt University provides a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program at the associate level, preparing students for RN licensure and entry into clinical nursing practice. The school also offers a Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary program as a two-to-four-year certificate, training students for administrative roles in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.

Sioux Center is a small community in northwest Iowa, and Dordt University serves as a significant educational anchor in the region. Students benefit from a close-knit campus environment with direct access to healthcare facilities in the surrounding area, supporting clinical placements and employment opportunities for graduates of its nursing and medical administration programs.