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How strong are the academics at Doane University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio
13
Average class size
53%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Doane has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
181
10-19
171
20-29
50
30-39
10
40-49
3
50-99
2

Honors Programs

Doane University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Doane's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Doane University:

72%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
55%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Doane University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Engineering, General
8.6
16.28
23.96
31.64
39.32
47

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 47
  • Accounting 5
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 3
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
  • Journalism 0
  • Organizational Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 11
  • Computer Science 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Education, Other 2
  • Health Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 15
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 3
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 10
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 10
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 10
  • Behavioral Aspects of Health 2
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 1
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 23
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 6
  • Human Services, General 6
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 6
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Social Sciences, General 4
  • Economics, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 10
  • Graphic Design 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0

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