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Dana College was founded in 1884. As the name suggests, the college was established by Danish pioneers who were members of the Conference of the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. It was initially called Dana School and was meant to be a preparatory pre-seminary school for those studying ministry in the Lutheran church. In 1930, the college began conferring Bachelor’s degrees.
Dana College's 150 acre campus overlooks the Missouri River Valley and is 25 miles northwest of Omaha. The college, which is located in Blair, Nebraska, was ranked as a top tier Baccalaureate College in the mid-west by the U.S News Media Group magazine in 2009.
The college is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Its athletic teams are known as the Vikings. Marion Hudson (the first black student of the college), Jason Dannelly (former athlete and broadcaster) and Mike Carubba (sports movie consultant) are all the alumni of the college.
The campus of Dana is in Blair, NE, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Evangelical Lutheran Church nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Dana is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Dana has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at Dana is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 540.
Dana has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 634 students enrolled (604 full-time equivalent).
Dana has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Dana offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Dana offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Dana College under its Articles of Incorporation is the establishment and maintenance of an institution of learning of collegiate rank, in which higher education shall be given in harmony with the Christian faith as taught by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America."
More complete details are provided below.
Dana College
2848 College Dr
Blair, NE 68008
General Phone: (402) 426-9000
http://www.dana.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 36 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, history teaching, music teaching, special ed, math teaching, English teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, accounting, business communications, marketing, CIO training, organizational behavior |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | social work |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry courses, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | web design, computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | Spanish language, history, German language, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, international studies, sociology, diversity studies, ... |
| Media | 3 | communication studies, organizational communications, communication and journalism, media studies |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Dana in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 136 | 52 |
In 2007-2008, Dana had a total enrollment of 634 students (604 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 60% |
| Iowa | 20% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Dana offers campus housing for 558 of its 604 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Blair, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 904 | 644 | 71% | 138 | 21% |
| Men | 523 | 363 | 69% | 77 | 21% |
| Women | 381 | 281 | 74% | 61 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,120 |
| Room and board | $ 6,350 |
| Room charge | $ 2,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Dana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254300)
Dana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $51,315 | 3 | $51,491 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $46,044 | 7 | $41,726 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,467 | 5 | $39,988 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $35,581 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $45,554 | 18 | $41,847 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 40 | 117 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Basketball | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 24 | 37 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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