by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Doane University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Doane University amounted to $43,985 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,465; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,520 |
| Fees | $1,465 |
| Total | $43,985 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Doane University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Doane University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Doane University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Doane University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Doane University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,080 |
| Two Years Ago | $38,190 |
| One Year Ago | $39,336 |
| Most Recent Year | $42,520 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Doane Crete has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition rose 8.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $47,545 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.95%, which puts the figure next year near $46,164.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $46,164 |
| In 2 Years | $48,451 |
| In 3 Years | $50,851 |
| In 4 Years | $53,370 |
| In 5 Years | $56,014 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $198,836.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Doane University, see the Doane University Financial Aid page.
