Doane University

Doane University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Crete, Nebraska, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 2,399 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 72% (IPEDS 2023).

Doane University's health program offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate degree level, providing students with foundational nursing preparation and a pathway toward professional licensure as a registered nurse.

Located in Crete, a small community approximately 25 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska, Doane University serves students from southeast Nebraska and beyond. The university's rural setting and associate-level nursing program provide students in the region with access to healthcare education in a smaller campus environment.