A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Doane University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Doane University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Doane University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
748
|
| Women |
1,131
|
Doane University serves a low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181020 IPEDS survey data for Doane University.
Last updated February 24, 2024