Doane University

Crete, Nebraska · ★ — / 5 Overall

Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral

Doane University is a private university based in Crete, Nebraska, with additional campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, North Platte, and Bellevue. Founded in 1872 as Doane College after a donation from Thomas Doane, it is the oldest private institution in Nebraska and has historical ties to the United Church of Christ.

Ranking: #166 National Liberal Arts Colleges▼
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Ranked #166 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2021). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #496 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #1205 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗

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1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, Nebraska, 68333

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