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Doane College is located in Crete, Nebraska, United States. It was founded in 1855 as Nebraska University and was located in Fontanelle, Nebraska. It moved to its present location on July 11, 1872, and was renamed Doane College. The college's main campus is located in Crete, and its other campuses are in Grand Island and Lincoln. It offers approximately 40 undergraduate majors, 3 graduate programs, and many pre-professional programs in several areas of study. Doane College is organized into the following academic division:
Doane College's sports teams are called the Tigers. They compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and area members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Doane is in Crete, NE. Crete is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a United Church of Christ college. Doane is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Doane offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include music, mathematics, science, art studies, and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Doane are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 525 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 385 to 470 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 921 students study at Doane (in 2007-2008).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Great Plains Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Doane College
1014 Boswell
Crete, NE 68333
General Phone: (402) 826-2161
http://www.doane.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 37 | sociology, social services, history, English language and literature, political science, economics, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Business and Management | 32 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 31 | biology, natural sciences, physics, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 29 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed |
| Media | 12 | journalism, mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, information science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | family and community services, public administration |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Doane in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 188 | 37 |
In 2007-2008, Doane had a total enrollment of 921 students (920 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 83% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 70% |
| Colorado | 11% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Doane offers campus housing for 930 of its 920 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Crete, 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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,098 | 826 | 75% | 248 | 30% |
| Men | 570 | 412 | 72% | 142 | 34% |
| Women | 528 | 414 | 78% | 106 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 525 |
| SAT Math | 385 | 470 |
| SAT Writing | 395 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,150 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Doane participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254400)
Doane has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
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 | 11 | $71,770 | 7 | $80,436 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $58,494 | 9 | $56,291 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $46,501 | 10 | $49,475 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,575 | 5 | $42,387 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $28,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $57,013 | 34 | $54,778 |
*: 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 | 65 | 26 | 91 |
| Football | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Track | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 16 | 22 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Doane Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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