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The campus of Dana is in Blair, Nebraska, 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 business and management and education and teaching.
Admission at Dana is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Dana had 673 students enrolled (660 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Dana offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Dana values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (402) 426-7222
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 426-7226
http://www.dana.edu
Dana awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 47 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, art education, history teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 33 | business management, accounting, marketing, CIO training, organizational behavior |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | Spanish language, sociology, English, liberal arts and humanities, diversity studies, German language, history, social services |
| Media | 5 | organizational communications, communication and journalism, media studies |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Dana in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 116 | 44 |
In 2005, Dana had a total enrollment of 673 students (660 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 59% |
| Iowa | 21% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Dana offers campus housing for 600 of its 660 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Blair, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 895 | 685 | 77% | 209 | 31% |
| Men | 485 | 364 | 75% | 120 | 33% |
| Women | 410 | 321 | 78% | 89 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 426-7222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,450 |
| Room and board | $ 5,320 |
| Room charge | $ 2,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Dana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 426-7226
Dana has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $45,895 | 4 | $46,397 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $44,820 | 6 | $42,284 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $37,543 | 8 | $35,328 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $40,368 | 19 | $39,559 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 25 | 104 |
| Football | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Basketball | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Track | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 14 | 34 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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