Doane University, Nebraska's first private liberal arts institution, is situated on a 300-acre Osterhout Arboretum in English Cottage style. Doane University was established in 1872. It embodies the spirit of its founder to provide knowledge that is only the best of what has been done, written, or spoken throughout history.
Our commitment to academic excellence, inquiry, and making an impact on society, communities, and individuals is at the core of the University. Doane is well-known for its outstanding undergraduate programs in the natural, applied, and teacher education fields, as well as liberal arts and business. It also has exceptional regional and national performing art groups. Doane was ranked No. Doane was ranked the No.1 school in Nebraska in back-to-back years (2014 and 2015.) Money.com's "Best Colleges for Your Moneyâ rankings recognized it for its flexible, affordable and convenient continuing education programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level in its College of Professional Studies as well as its College of Education.
Doane University today equips students with the knowledge and skills to be competitive in the 21st century. Students are instilled with a pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial spirit. This gives them the confidence to create jobs in a global community. This is achieved by emphasizing critical thinking skills, interdisciplinary learning approaches, expanding international opportunities for study and exchange, prioritizing advanced technologies for teaching and learning, increasing flexibility through un-bundling degree programmes, broadening interaction and business to ensure relevance, and reaffirming the importance of sustainability by promoting health and environmental stewardship.
