Doane Crete Diversity & Demographics

Overall Diversity is Good

The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the individual factors of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity.

Ranked #1,076 nationwide, Doane University is above average in overall diversity.

Lacking When It Comes to Racial Diversity

Many learners value the chance to meet and learn from peers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, unfortunately, that may be hard to do at this school.

Below average when it comes to ethnic diversity, Doane University is ranked #2,942 in the United States.

Doane Crete's racial diversity is below the national average.

Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.

Male to Female Ratio is Slightly Unbalanced

Are you seeking a campus with a fairly balanced mix of males to females?

At Doane University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Doane Crete is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #876 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 556 males and 452 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Doane University is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Doane Crete is excellent.

High Location Diversity

Would you prefer a school that attracts students from all across the U.S.? If so this may be the school for you.

We examined where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to come up with the geographic diversity grade.

About 64.4% of the students attending Doane University come from within Nebraska. This puts Doane Crete's level of geographic diversity above the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #785.

Age Range on Campus

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?

The typical student is between the ages of 18-21. At Doane University, 95.0% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Doane Crete #3,944 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, which is simply defined as "variety", what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of people of different ethnicities, races, cultures, beliefs and economic backgrounds. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the diverse workforce of tomorrow, as well as inspires innovation and creativity.

• How is Doane Crete doing at attracting students from all income levels?

  Even a school with high racial, ethnic, and location diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Doane Crete is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Doane Crete?

  The college years provide a unique opportunity for students to have direct exposure to other cultures and backgrounds. Students should look for a college administration that is not only encouraging diversity institutionally, but also fostering an atmosphere where students can exchange different ideas and perspectives in meaningful and positive ways.