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Dana College

  • 2848 College Dr
  • Blair, NE 68008
  • OPEID College Code: 00254300
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  • General Phone: (402) 426-9000
  • President: Janet Philipp
  • Website: www.dana.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 634
  • College Mascot: Vikings
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants498401899
Number Granted Admission (%)355 (71%)292 (73%)647 (72%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)105 (30%)80 (27%)185 (29%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam116%
ACT ® Exam17997%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440480
SAT ® Math470560
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math1825
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving85%30%19%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,254$2,912$680$10,052
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)5.9%5.9%5.8%
Number in Default151311
Number in Repayment251217189
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$19,370$18,650$17,450
Out of State Tuition and Fees$19,370$18,650$17,450
Books and Supplies$650$650$650
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,990$5,390$5,320
Other Expenses$1,750$1,750$1,700
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$27,760$26,440$25,120
Out of State$27,760$26,440$25,120
Off Campus
In-State$20,020$19,300$18,100
Out of State$20,020$19,300$18,100
Off Campus with Family
In-State$20,020$19,300$18,100
Out of State$20,020$19,300$18,100
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences5
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting4
Business Administration and Management14
Information Resources Management, Cio Training1
Marketing and Marketing Management-
Organizational Behavior Studies-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other-
Communication Studies1
Communication, Journalism and Related Programs, Other-
Organizational Communication1
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science1
Web and Digital Design3
 
Education
Art Teacher Education1
Biology Teacher Education-
Business Teacher Education-
Chemistry Teacher Education-
Education-
Elementary Education13
English and Language Arts Teacher Education5
German Language Teacher Education-
History Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education-
Music Teacher Education-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching6
Social Science Teacher Education2
Spanish Language Teacher Education-
Special Education and Teaching-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature1
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
German Language and Literature-
Spanish Language and Literature-
 
History
History4
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies-
International, Global Studies2
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics1
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies2
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-
Chemistry, Other2
 
Psychology
Psychology6
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work10
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education1
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management3
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies12
 
Social Sciences
Social Sciences-
Sociology1
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies2
Graphic Design-
Music1
Visual and Performing Arts, Other-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 634
    • Undergraduate: 634
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 335 Female: 299
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 335 Female: 299
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 605 Part-Time: 29
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 605 Part-Time: 29
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian30.5%
Black203%
Asian50.8%
Hispanic234%
White58392%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1830.5%
Ages 18-1923938%
Ages 20-2124438%
Ages 22-2411218%
Ages 25-2991%
Ages 30-3450.8%
Ages 35-3910.2%
Ages 40-4960.9%
Ages 50-6510.2%
Age Over 6510.2%
Age Uknown132%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees16211151
Faculty Status553520
Tenured Faculty1919-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service553520
Primarily Instruction553520
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial17161
Other Professionals502624
Technical and/or Paraprofessional40346
Clerical And Secretarial14131
Skilled Crafts1-1
Service and/or Maintenance25214
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,879 (35)$46,455 (14)$42,162 (21)
Professor$51,116 (10)$51,315 (6)$50,818 (4)
Associate Professor$44,143 (10)$47,279 (3)$42,799 (7)
Assistant Professor$39,703 (12)$40,128 (5)$39,399 (7)
Instructor$35,581 (3)- (-)$35,581 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,879 (35)$46,455 (14)$42,162 (21)
Professor$51,116 (10)$51,315 (6)$50,818 (4)
Associate Professor$44,143 (10)$47,279 (3)$42,799 (7)
Assistant Professor$39,703 (12)$40,128 (5)$39,399 (7)
Instructor$35,581 (3)- (-)$35,581 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,459,240$1,728,165$731,075
Ratio (%)100%70%30%
 
Participants
All Athletes361243118
Unduplicated Athletes309207102
Baseball2929-
Basketball432023
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)422616
Football8888-
Golf13-13
Soccer684523
Softball25-25
Volleyball18-18
Wrestling3535-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$21,054$25,340
Assistant Coaches-$3,872$2,571
 
Coaches
All Coaches422814
Baseball11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Basketball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)633
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches211
Football1616-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1515-
Golf1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students49%
 
By Gender
Male48%
Female50%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
Black31%
Asian-
Hispanic33%
White53%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary44
Residence Hall
Burglary42
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