Doane College - Crete Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More

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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated September 21, 2017

Doane College - Crete Admissions Overview:

Doane College in Crete has an acceptance rate of 76%, making it an accessible school. Successful applicants will generally need solid grades and test scores above average. To apply, those interested should submit an application online, along with high school transcripts and official test scores from the SAT or ACT. Campus visits are not required, but are always encouraged.

You can find more information from Doane's website, including contact information for the admissions office.

Admissions Data (2016):

  • Doane College - Crete Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile

Doane College - Crete Description:

Founded in 1871, Doane College was the first liberal arts and sciences college in Nebraska. Chartered by the General Association of Congregational Churches, Doane College is located in Crete, Nebraska, with additional campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, and Grand Island. The college offers a range of majors, with education, business, and biology related degrees among the most popular. Doane has an active Greek community, with a number of fraternities and sororities to choose from.

In addition, there are many other activities students can participate in--including academic clubs, performing arts groups, and social/recreation groups. On the athletic front, the Doane College Tigers compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) within the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

The college has been rated highly in a number of national publications, in terms of both academic achievement, and financial aid.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 1,047 (all undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
  • 99% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $30,434
  • Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $8,750
  • Other Expenses: $4,370
  • Total Cost: $44,554

Doane College - Crete Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 100%
    • Loans: 92%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $19,245
    • Loans: $7,217

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Elementary Education, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism, History

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Football, Track and Field, Wrestling, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country
  • Women's Sports: Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Soccer

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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