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Dana College

2848 College Dr, Blair, NE 68008

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Dana College School Description

The mission of Dana College under its Articles of Incorporation is the establishment and maintenance of an institution of learning of collegiate rank, in which higher education shall be given in harmony with the Christian faith as taught by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

No matter what your perspective — whether you are undecided, fairly certain, or very focused — preparing you to enjoy a successful career and live a meaningful life is what Dana College is all about. Here you will be challenged to learn more about what it is you want to do and how to do it. You won’t get lost finding your way, either. You’ll experience high levels of active participation, faculty attention, and personal involvement. Leave the crowd behind and think for yourself. Come discover Dana, where futures are defined.

Through a highly supportive campus community, Dana students develop interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and other important values and knowledge as they make choices about their future. At Dana, it's easy for any student to get involved — whatever their interests and talents.

Faculty at Dana are not just caring and dedicated teachers, but provide the guidance and wisdom students seek as they make decisions about academic choices, jobs and careers, and their own personal values and beliefs. Professors offer this support from the time students first show an interest in Dana to the time they graduate — and even beyond.

Dana's outstanding academic programs in business, education and social work, among others, ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to pursue challenging careers or placement in graduate school.

Students also gain valuable career and personal experience through Dana's Discovery Term, an intensive three-week program of internships, study abroad, community service, or other special projects related to their interests and goals.

To help students take charge of their future, outstanding Career Services, begin right from the time students arrive on campus. Through interview preparation, resume writing, skill development, internships, and career identification and placement students get a jump on an exciting job and career. And the College's proximity to Omaha — recently named one of America's most livable cities — gives students easy access to the professional, cultural and social opportunities this friendly Midwestern city offers.

The College's Lutheran heritage sustains a welcoming community defined by a shared sense of values, respect for others, and openness to different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

The campus of near 600 students buzzes with excitement seven days a week. Dozens of student organizations offer activities both on campus and through day or evening excursions to nearby metropolitan Omaha.

From academics to athletics to social and professional organizations, Dana students choose from a wide variety of experiences. You can join student government, be a member of campus ministry, perform in the Lauritzen Theatre or write for the student newspaper.

You'll also have choices about your living space with three co-ed residence halls and one all-women's hall. All rooms are furnished, have free cable and have fiber-optic as well as wireless access to the internet.

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Dana College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Dana College is an accredited baccalaureate college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Blair, Nebraska. Its rural 150-acre (607,000 m²) campus is approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Omaha, and overlooks a portion of the Missouri River Valley.

"Dana" means "from Denmark". The college was founded in 1884 by Danish pioneers.

Introduction

The student body is taught by 45 professors and eight non-doctorate instructors, resulting in an average teacher-student ratio of 1:12.

The college offers on-campus housing in five residence halls and contractually maintains off-campus apartments for married or non-traditional students. Campus life is fostered by an active student government and many student organizations. There are no fraternities and sororities.

History

The Danish Evangelical Lutheran Association in America (or Blair Church) was formed in 1884 by a group of Danish members who left the Conference of the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Many Blair Church pastors were supportive of the Inner Mission.

The Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America (or North Church) was formed in 1894 when seminary professor P.S. Vig, along with a number of pastor and congregations, left the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over theological differences.

In 1896, two small groups of Danish Lutherans in America - known as the Blair Church and the North Church - came together to form the United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church (commonly known as the United Church). This church body was a part of the Danish Lutheran "Inner Mission" movement, which supported a revival of religious practice based on the Bible and orthodox Lutheran teachings. Its members strongly opposed the liberalizing influence of Danish theologian N.F.S. Grundtvig, who had supported the realization of religious expression through sacramental and congregational practices.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
679
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 19,370
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Dana College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Dana College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 56%
Women 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Other 3%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 55%
Out-of-State 45%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Nebraska 55%
Iowa 17%
Missouri 6%
Kansas 2%
Utah 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 82%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
Track (Great Plains Athletic Conference)

Dana College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 19,370    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 18,570    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 800    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,010 34%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,223 14%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 10,334 100%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,902 83%  
Any Aid:
   100%  

Dana College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 72% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 6%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

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