Doane University Acceptance Rate
Crete, Nebraska · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,289
- Admitted
- 1,154
- Yield
- 21.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Doane University's acceptance rate has risen from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 89.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,627 to 1,289 (-21%) over that period.
Its 89.5% rate makes Doane University more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.2% for women vs 87.2% for men, a 5-point gap). Doane University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 21.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,627 | 1,291 | 79.3% | 268 |
| 2015–16 | 1,892 | 1,449 | 76.6% | 330 |
| 2016–17 | 1,972 | 1,496 | 75.9% | 303 |
| 2017–18 | 2,392 | 1,559 | 65.2% | 299 |
| 2018–19 | 2,761 | 1,885 | 68.3% | 259 |
| 2019–20 | 2,116 | 1,511 | 71.4% | 317 |
| 2020–21 | 1,955 | 1,345 | 68.8% | 268 |
| 2021–22 | 1,763 | 1,361 | 77.2% | 237 |
| 2022–23 | 1,953 | 1,481 | 75.8% | 240 |
| 2023–24 | 1,289 | 1,154 | 89.5% | 246 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 600 | 553 | 92.2% |
| Men | 689 | 601 | 87.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Doane University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Doane University's acceptance rate?
Doane University's acceptance rate is 89.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,154 admitted of 1,289 applicants).
Is Doane University test optional?
Doane University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Doane University?
Doane University received 1,289 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,154.
Is Doane University getting harder to get into?
Doane University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 89.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.doane.edu/.