About Dordt University
Dordt University, an educational institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa, experienced a data breach affecting numerous individuals. The breach involved unauthorized access to the university’s systems, compromising the personal information of 34,251 people, including 23 residents of Maine. The breach occurred between April 21, 2024, and May 16, 2024, and was discovered on June 19, 2025. The breach was classified as an external system breach due to hacking.
What Happened
Dordt University recently detected unauthorized access to its network as a result of a sophisticated cybersecurity incident.
The breach involved unauthorized access to Dordt University’s network, impacting a significant number of individuals. The incident affected 34,251 people, including 23 residents of Maine, and occurred between April 21, 2024, and May 16, 2024.
Next Steps
Individuals affected by this breach should remain vigilant by regularly reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Dordt University has provided written notifications to those impacted, which include detailed instructions on how to protect personal information further. Affected individuals are encouraged to place a fraud alert or security freeze on their credit files to prevent unauthorized access to their credit reports.
Identity Theft Protection Services
To aid impacted individuals, Dordt University is offering complimentary identity theft protection services through Experian. Affected individuals will receive a 12-month membership to Experian IdentityWorks, which includes features such as credit monitoring, identity restoration support, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. Enrolling in these services will not impact credit scores, and individuals are encouraged to take advantage of this offer to mitigate potential risks from the breach.