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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Doane University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

98
%
Acceptance rate
3.56
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Doane University?

98%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Doane accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,247 people applied and 1,229 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
602 / 614 (98%)
Men
620 / 633 (98%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Doane University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Doane University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Doane University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Doane considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Doane University?

3.56
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Doane University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56. 16% of freshmen who attended Doane were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 34% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
7%
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