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Doane University
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Crete, NE
  • 338 reviews
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    Doane University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    Yes
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    —
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,680/ year
    Poll
    59%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.22 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.27 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,120/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 24 responses
    • Tiger inn
      46%
    • Action Station at lunch in cafeteria
      33%
    • Simply to Go
      13%
    • There isn't good food here
      8%
    43%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.23 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 18 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      33%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      67%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    95%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.22 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 12 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      33%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      58%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      12%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      65%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      18%
    • Not very visible.
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      7%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      85%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      7%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    —
    Music
    —
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Relay For Life, Stop Day
      82%
    • Sports
      18%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 16 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      44%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      31%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      13%
    • Parties? What parties?
      13%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 11 responses
    • At Doane the biggest party is stop day.
      91%
    • Harry Potter Party
      9%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    50%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.24 responses
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