Doane University Admission Requirements

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Doane University Admission Overview

Doane University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Doane University admitted 98% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-). Doane University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Doane University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Doane University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

98%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Acceptance Rate

The Doane University acceptance rate is 98%. Last year, 1,229 of 1,254 applicants were admitted. That is the 15th lowest acceptance rate in Nebraska.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Doane University and can you get accepted?

Doane University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Doane University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Doane University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Doane University typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Doane University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

22% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Nebraska for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Doane University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	22.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

78% of Doane University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Doane University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	21%
Top 25% of class	50%
Top 50% of class	78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Doane University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	614	633	1,254
Accepted	602	620	1,229
Acceptance Rate	98%	98%	98%
Enrolled	117	132	252
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	21%	21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Doane University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Doane University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Doane University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Doane University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Doane University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025