School Information

22.5
Total Enrollment 596
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Dana College

http://www.dana.edu
2848 College Dr, Blair, Nebraska 68008
(402) 426-9000

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.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Dana College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 97.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,468), and 85% receive loans ($6,586 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,220. Off campus it is around $5,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Dana College is $17,174 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,087 people applied to Dana College. Of the applicants, 66.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (25.0% male and 23.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     56.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     57.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     49.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 17
Admissions Office Phone 800-444-3262
Admissions Office Email admissions@dana.edu
Admissions Office Address 2848 College Drive Blair, NE 68008
Admissions Website http://www.dana.edu/admissions/

In order to be accepted to Dana College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 520
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Dana College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 33
Accounting 9
Business Administration and Management, General 22
Business/Corporate Communications 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 2
Journalism, Other 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 5
Education 29
Art Teacher Education 0
Biology Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
History Teacher Education 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 7
English language and literature/letters 4
English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History 5
History, General 5
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
International/Global Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 9
Health and Physical Education, General 2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Psychology 4
Psychology, General 4
Public administration and social service professions 3
Social Work 3
Security and protective services 7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 7
Social sciences 0
Social Sciences, General 0
Visual and performing arts 1
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Graphic Design 0
Music, General 1
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
 
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