Doane University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Doane University is a private nonprofit institution located in Crete, Nebraska with approximately 978 undergraduate students enrolled. Doane University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,364 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $48,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Doane University is a private university in Crete, Nebraska, United States. It has additional campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the manageable median debt of $19,500 and small campus community (under 1,000 undergrads) are genuine positives, a 56% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start here don't finish — that's a real concern worth asking about during a visit. Median earnings of $48,200 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about their intended major and career path before committing to the $28,071 annual net price. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit, Nebraska-rooted liberal arts experience and have a clear plan for staying on track to graduate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (978 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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