Doane University had a total enrollment of 1,985 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Doane University is 1,248 students and the part-time enrollment is 737. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at Doane University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Doane University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 3.78% Black or African American, 2.72% Two or More Races, 1.01% Asian, 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Doane University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.6%), followed by White Female (32.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.14%).