Doane University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Doane University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,880 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1872 and is the only institution located in Crete, Nebraska.

Doane University is affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Doane University you can receive your bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
54
Doane University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Psychology, and Retailing and Wholesaling. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Doane University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Doane University is average: 60%. Around 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Doane University is good: 10:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $38,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Doane University not covered by tuition are nearly $800, which makes it a total of $39,000 a year.

Read the details about Doane University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,953 applications were submitted and 1,481 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Doane University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Doane University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Doane University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Doane University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $5,200 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Doane University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Doane University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Doane University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Doane University
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, Nebraska
68333, USA
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