DANA COLLEGE
- 2848 College Dr
- Blair, NE 68008
- OPEID College Code: 00254300
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- General Phone: (402) 426-9000
- President: Janet Philipp
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 596
- College Mascot: Vikings
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Dana College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance 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.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 662 | 425 | 1,087 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 416 (63%) | 305 (72%) | 721 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 105 (25%) | 69 (23%) | 174 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 16 | 9% |
| ACT ® Exam | 165 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 37% | 21% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,550 | $4,053 | $1,035 | $10,319 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $21,100 | $20,120 | $19,370 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,100 | $20,120 | $19,370 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,100 | $20,120 | $19,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,220 | $6,350 | $5,990 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,000 | $29,470 | $28,360 |
| In-State | $31,000 | $29,470 | $28,360 |
| Out of State | $31,000 | $29,470 | $28,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,200 | $27,120 | $25,370 |
| In-State | $30,200 | $27,120 | $25,370 |
| Out of State | $30,200 | $27,120 | $25,370 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $25,200 | $23,120 | $22,370 |
| In-State | $25,200 | $23,120 | $22,370 |
| Out of State | $25,200 | $23,120 | $22,370 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 596 Undergraduate: 596
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 324 Female: 272
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 324 Female: 272
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 576 Part-Time: 20
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 576 Part-Time: 20
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.7% |
| Black | 35 | 6% |
| Asian | 10 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 5% |
| White | 507 | 85% |
| Unknown | 7 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 250 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 219 | 37% |
| Ages 22-24 | 86 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 14 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 5 | 0.8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 9 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 160 | 111 | 49 |
| Faculty Status | 71 | 46 | 25 |
| Tenured Faculty | 19 | 19 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 46 | 27 | 19 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 43 | 38 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 15 | 15 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | - | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 20 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,900 (32) | $45,172 (17) | $42,459 (15) |
| Professor | $50,688 (10) | $51,311 (6) | $49,754 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $43,504 (8) | $45,283 (3) | $42,437 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,594 (9) | $39,567 (6) | $39,647 (3) |
| Instructor | $38,708 (5) | $43,400 (2) | $35,581 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,900 (32) | $45,172 (17) | $42,459 (15) |
| Professor | $50,688 (10) | $51,311 (6) | $49,754 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $43,504 (8) | $45,283 (3) | $42,437 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,594 (9) | $39,567 (6) | $39,647 (3) |
| Instructor | $38,708 (5) | $43,400 (2) | $35,581 (3) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 51% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 48% |
| 6 Years | 49% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
