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Doane University

Crete, Nebraska 68333

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Doane University is a private institution in Crete with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 981 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,316 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,071.

Established
1872
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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90%Acceptance
SAT Avg
981Students
11:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$53,316Earnings 10yr
$28,071Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Doane University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,491
Room & Board$11,615
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$55,510
Average Net Price$28,071
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,496
$30–48K$21,092
$48–75K$25,256
$75–110K$22,691
$110K+$31,980

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,071

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
981
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 4%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention72.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,009
8 Years$50,194
10 Years$53,316

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,000
Men
$56,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
164 mi(284 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
354 mi(614 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
385 mi(667 min)

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