Doane University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	730
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Crete, Nebraska, Doane University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Doane University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Doane University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Doane University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Doane University is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Doane University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,880

Cost of attendance at Doane University in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,880

Cost of attendance at Doane University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Doane University received on average $28,503 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,503

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	87	32%	$4,236	$368,533
Other Federal Grant	89	33%	$4,727	$420,699
State Grant/Scholarships	35	13%	$1,890	$66,136
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	267	100%	$26,680	$7,123,567
Total Grant & Scholarships	267	100%	$28,503	$7,610,402

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Doane University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Doane University students is 58.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.1%.

58.8%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 28.6% 4 students
white 62.8% 169 students
hispanic 50.0% 13 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Doane University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Doane University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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