by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Doane University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $5,778 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,400. Altogether, an on-campus student at Doane University can expect to spend about $22,664 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
See expected costs for on-campus housing, dining plans and other expenses at Doane University.
| Expense | On Campus |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,852 |
| — Housing | $5,778 |
| — Meals | $6,400 |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,730 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 |
| Total | $22,664 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $99,433 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Doane University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,670 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,220 |
| One Year Ago | $16,345 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,852 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,687 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,564 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,484 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,450 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 5.0% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $23,499 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $26,262 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $24,376 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $99,433 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $47,875 for a two-year stay.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 606 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 22 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |