Doane University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,336

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,112

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.5%

1,289 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,948

62.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.9%

167 Graduates

About

Doane University is a higher education institution located in Saline County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Doane University were Curriculum & Instruction (122 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (53 degrees), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (41 degrees).

In 2023, 610 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Doane University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (510 degrees), 12.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Doane University is $39,336, which is $10,056 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Doane University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 653 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Doane University is $39,336, which is $10,056 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,112.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Doane University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,336

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Doane University was $39,336. The cost of tuition at Doane University is $10,056 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Doane University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,112

2023 Value

7.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Doane University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,112. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Doane University grew by 7.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Doane University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,900

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Doane University was of $10,900 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.83% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Doane University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Doane University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Doane University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Doane University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 653 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Doane University received 1,289 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 34% annual growth. Out of those 1,289 applicants, 1,154 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,948 students enrolled at Doane University in 2023.

Doane University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,154

Accepted Out of 1,289

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Doane University was 89.5% (1,154 admissions from 1,289 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 34%, while admissions declined by 22.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Doane University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Doane University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Doane University had a total enrollment of 1,948 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Doane University is 1,214 students and the part-time enrollment is 734. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at Doane University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Doane University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.7% White, 7.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.44% Black or African American, 2.46% Two or More Races, 1.03% Asian, 0.411% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Doane University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.5%), followed by White Female (34%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.4%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Doane University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,948 students. The full-time enrollment at Doane University is 1,214 and the part-time enrollment is 734. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at Doane University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Doane University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Doane University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Doane University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Doane University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,279 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
138 enrolled students
Black or African American
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Doane University is 65.7% White, 7.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.44% Black or African American, 2.46% Two or More Races, 1.03% Asian, 0.411% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 330 students (16.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 166 more women than men received degrees from Doane University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Doane University is white (510 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Doane University is Curriculum & Instruction (122 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (53 degrees) and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (41 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Doane University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (269 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Doane University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,567,004 people), Secondary school teachers (595,907 people), Education administrators (289,661 people), Special education teachers (207,326 people), and Postsecondary teachers (198,017 people).

The most specialized majors at Doane University in 2023 are Education (269 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), Math & Statistics (11 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Doane University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Doane University are Education (269 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (8 degrees), Math & Statistics (11 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Doane University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Doane University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
General Psychology
29 degrees awarded
Other Health & Physical Education
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Doane University was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Doane University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

222

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

388

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 222 degrees were awarded to men at Doane University, which is 0.572 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (388).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Doane University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Doane University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Doane University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 5.78 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Doane University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Doane University is Female and White (64.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.599% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
510 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Doane University is white (510 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

2.79% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
335 degrees awarded
White Male
175 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Doane University is white female (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (175 degrees).

Operations

Doane University has an endowment valued at nearly $125M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.53M (3.64%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Doane University had a total salary expenditure of 46.5M. Doane University employs 50 Assistant professors, 24 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Doane University are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Assistant professor (18), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Doane University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 54 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$125M

2023 Endowment

0.223%

growth from 2022

Doane University has an endowment valued at about $125M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Doane University grew 0.223% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $73.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Doane University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24M

2023 Salaries

5.38%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Doane University paid a median of $24M in salaries, which represents 51.6% of their overall expenditure ($46.5M) and a 5.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.44% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.74% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Doane University paid a total of $7.02M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Doane University were Assistant professor with 50 employees, Associate professor with 24 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Doane University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Doane University was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Doane University.

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