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Doane University

Doane University

Crete, NE · Town · 978 students
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$26,364
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$53,316
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
98%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1872 as Nebraska’s first private liberal arts institution, Doane University is recognized for its strong academic offerings in education, the biological and health sciences, and business administration. The university distinguishes itself through the "Doane Guarantee," which ensures students graduate in four years, alongside robust opportunities for hands-on undergraduate research and leadership development. Situated on a historic, arboretum-certified campus in Crete, the student experience is defined by a tight-knit residential community, distinctive local Greek organizations, and spirited NAIA athletic traditions.

Wikipedia:Doane University is a private university in Crete, Nebraska, United States. It has additional campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, North Platte, and Bellevue. The oldest private institution in the State of Nebraska, the university was established in 1872 as Doane College following a donation from Thomas Doane. It is historically affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Location
Crete, NE, 68333 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
72 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$43,985
Housing & food (on campus)$12,178
Books & supplies$1,082
Cost of attendance$57,836
Average net price$26,364
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$43,985
Housing & food (on campus)$12,178
Books & supplies$1,082
Cost of attendance$57,836
Average net price$26,364
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,129
$30–48k
$24,188
$48–75k
$24,225
$75–110k
$26,122
$110k+
$29,410
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
49%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
33%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 30% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,009
10 yrs after entry$53,316
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 55%Women 45%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$57,081
Independent
35%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
12%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,009
After 10 yrs
$53,316
Business Administration, Management and Operations54
Psychology, General29
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23
Biology, General20
Engineering, General15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12
Information Science/Studies11
Mathematics11
Music10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General10
Special Education and Teaching8
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
Sociology7
Accounting and Related Services7
Human Services, General6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$103M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$7,775/mo
Teaching spend
$13,589
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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