Doane University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,520

3.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,364

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98%

1,254 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,985

62.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.1%

148 Graduates

About

Doane University is a higher education institution located in Saline County, NE. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Doane University were Curriculum & Instruction (113 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (44 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (43 degrees).

In 2024, 547 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Doane University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (435 degrees), 10.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Doane University is $40,520, which is $16,520 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Doane University is $40,520, which is $16,520 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,364.

In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending Doane University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,520

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Doane University was $40,520. The cost of tuition at Doane University is $16,520 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$26,364

2024 Value

0.965%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Doane University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,364. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Doane University grew by 0.965%.

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

$11,615

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Doane University was of $11,615 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.56% between 2023 and 2024.

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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Doane University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 14.3% with respect to 2023, 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.

Admissions

Doane University received 1,254 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.72% annual growth. Out of those 1,254 applicants, 1,229 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98% acceptance rate.

There were 1,985 students enrolled at Doane University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Doane University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,229

Accepted Out of 1,254

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Doane University was 98% (1,229 admissions from 1,254 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 89.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.72%, while admissions grew by 6.5%.

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

Submission Percentage (2016)

Scores Submitted (2016)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Doane University in 2016 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 1,985 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%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Doane University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,985 students. The full-time enrollment at Doane University is 1,248 and the part-time enrollment is 737. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at Doane University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Doane University had a retention rate higher 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 (2024)

White
1,252 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
164 enrolled students
Black or African American
75 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Doane University 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. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 342 students (17.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 125 more women than men received degrees from Doane University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Doane University is white (435 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Doane University is Curriculum & Instruction (113 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (44 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (43 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (263 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 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 (1,556,919 people), Secondary school teachers (573,121 people), Education administrators (285,379 people), Special education teachers (204,188 people), and Other managers (201,871 people).

The most specialized majors at Doane University in 2024 are Education (263 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Agriculture (7 degrees), and Math & Statistics (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Doane University are Education (263 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Agriculture (7 degrees), and Math & Statistics (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,923,418 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (394,880 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,965 people), Computer Systems Design (172,037 people), and Construction (117,388 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
21 degrees awarded
General Engineering
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Doane University was General Business Administration & Management with 36 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

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

336

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Doane University, which is 0.628 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (336).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Doane University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Doane University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 4.95 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Doane University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
435 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Doane University is white (435 degrees awarded). There were 10.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

2.01% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
461 degrees awarded
White Female
457 degrees awarded
White Female
366 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Doane University is white female (461 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (457 degrees).

Operations

Doane University has an endowment valued at nearly $103M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.87M (9.61%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Doane University had a total salary expenditure of 50.9M. Doane University employs 50 Assistant professors, 24 Professors and 19 Associate 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: Management, with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$103M

2024 Endowment

17.5%

decline from 2023

Doane University has an endowment valued at about $103M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Doane University declined 17.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $56.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.7M

2024 Salaries

2.84%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Doane University paid a median of $24.7M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($50.9M) and a 2.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.38% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.44% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Doane University paid a total of $6.83M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Doane University were Management with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

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