Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $57,836. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $43,985 |
| Housing & meals | $11,615 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $4,730 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,494 |
| Total cost of attendance | $57,836 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Doane University net price compared with other Nebraska colleges
Doane University has the 16th-lowest average net price of 18 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | York University | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 |
| 11 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 |
| 12 | Union Adventist University | $23,716 | 52% | $55,045 |
| 13 | Concordia University-Nebraska | $23,965 | 65% | $52,415 |
| 14 | Hastings College | $24,452 | 49% | $51,303 |
| 15 | Midland University | $26,267 | 42% | $52,163 |
| 16 | Doane University | $26,364 | 57% | $53,316 |
| 17 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | $26,919 | 70% | $70,845 |
| 18 | Creighton University | $31,568 | 83% | $73,911 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nebraska colleges →
Why Doane University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doane University | 98% | $26,364 | 57% | $53,316 | This school |
| Union Adventist University | 100% | $23,716 | 52% | $55,045 | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | 86% | $23,965 | 65% | $52,415 | |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Doane University would cost you $2,648 more per year than Union Adventist University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Doane University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$14,651).
- Doane University gives aided families $13,089 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | Doane University | Union Adventist University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $43,985 | $29,334 | +$14,651 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,600 | −$600 |
| Housing & meals | $11,615 | $8,000 | +$3,615 |
| Personal & travel | $4,730 | $5,000 | −$270 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,494 | −$1,835 | −$1,659 |
| Sticker price | $57,836 | $42,099 | +$15,737 |
| Average grants | −$31,472 | −$18,383 | −$13,089 |
| You pay | $26,364 | $23,716 | +$2,648 |
“+” means Doane University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Doane University cost questions
How much is tuition at Doane University?
Tuition and fees are $43,985 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Doane University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $57,836 a year.
What do families actually pay at Doane University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $26,364 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $21,129; $48–75k pay $24,225; $110k+ pay $29,410.
How much debt do Doane University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 3.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Doane University overview