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Doane University
Doane University
CRETE, NE . 4 Year 3.8
#1167 in Best Colleges in America
1014 BOSWELL AVE CRETE, NE 68333

Overview

Doane University is a private liberal arts university located in Crete, Nebraska. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest private university in the state. The campus covers an area of 300 acres, with a beautiful environment, a student-teacher ratio of about 11:1, and focuses on critical thinking and personalized teaching. It offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, with a strong faculty and small classes. The school emphasizes leadership development and community service, with top FA and a sports team called "Tigers".

Rankings

  • 246

    #246 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • 1

    #1 3 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska

  • 425

    #425 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Colleges for Education in America 246 of 972
  • Top Party Schools in America 425 of 1,512
  • Best College Campuses in America 458 of 1,387

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • BCampus
  • BAthletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • CLocation
  • B Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Business
    70 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    21 Graduates
  • Biology
    20 Graduates
  • Psychology
    20 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    16 Graduates
  • Accounting
    14 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    11 Graduates
  • Engineering
    10 Graduates
  • Human Services
    10 Graduates
  • Sociology
    9 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 77%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    930-1110
  • ACT Range
    20-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,503
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    59%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    959 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    146
  • Undergrads Over 25
    16%
  • Pell Grant
    32%
  • Varsity Athletes
    40%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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