Crete Campus (Residential) Tuition and Indirect Costs

Education is an investment in yourself, and we are here to support you navigate the financial aspect of becoming a Doane Tiger. Our financial aid team are here to help answer any questions you have about the cost of college, guide you in how to get started with the financial aid process, and understand your funding options.

2024-25 Tuition

Yearly Cost of Full-Time Student Attendance at Crete Campus

When determining the cost of any college, it's important to compare tuition, fees, housing, and food.

  LIVING ON CAMPUS LIVING WITH A RELATIVE
TUITION $40,520 $40,520
FEES $1,465 $1,465
HOUSING & FOOD $12,178 $3,914
SUBTOTAL $54,163 $45,899

A full-time student is considered to be taking between 12-18 credits each semester. The tuition cost per credit for full-time enrollment is based on an average of 15 credits per semester at $1,350.67 per credit. Students who take a credit overload (over 18 credits each semester) will be charged an additional amount of $676 per credit. All undergraduate tuition cost is the same for in-state or out of state residents.


Yearly Indirect Costs Full-Time Student at Crete Campus

When determining the cost of any college, it's important to consider both direct costs (such as tuition) and indirect costs such as books, personal expenses, and travel home. Doane has estimated the most common indirect costs per year for you to consider:

  LIVING ON CAMPUS LIVING WITH A RELATIVE
BOOKS

$1,082

$1,082

TRANSPORTATION

$1,622

$2,002

PERSONAL EXPENSES

$1,894

$1,622

LOAN FEES

$76

$76

HOUSING

$5,778

$1,957

FOOD

$6,400

$1,957

TUITION & FEES $41,985 $41,985
TOTAL (AVERAGE)
COST OF ATTENDANCE

$58,837

$50,681

There may be additional costs associated with certain courses for textbooks, materials, laboratory fees, and computer access charges.

2023-24 Tuition

Yearly Cost of Full-Time Student Attendance at Crete Campus

When determining the cost of any college, it's important to compare tuition, fees, housing, and food.

  LIVING ON CAMPUS LIVING WITH A RELATIVE
TUITION $39,336 $39,336
FEES $1,155 $1,155
HOUSING & FOOD $11,615 $3,763
SUBTOTAL $52,106 $44,254

A full-time student is considered to be taking between 12-18 credits each semester. The tuition cost per credit for full-time enrollment is based on an average of 15 credits per semester at $1,591.25 per credit. Students who take a credit overload (over 18 credits each semester) will be charged an additional amount of $655.00 per credit. All undergraduate tuition cost is the same for in-state or out of state residents.


Yearly Indirect Costs Full-Time Student at Crete Campus

When determining the cost of any college, it's important to consider both direct costs (such as tuition) and indirect costs such as books, personal expenses, and travel home. Doane has estimated the most common indirect costs per year for you to consider:

  LIVING ON CAMPUS LIVING WITH A RELATIVE
BOOKS

$1,040

$1,040

TRANSPORTATION

$1,560

$1,924

PERSONAL EXPENSES

$1,820

$1,560

LOAN FEES

$72

$72

ROOM & BOARD

$11,445

$3,484

TUITION & FEES $40,491 $40,491
TOTAL (AVERAGE)
COST OF ATTENDANCE

$56,428

$48,571

There may be additional costs associated with certain courses for textbooks, materials, laboratory fees, and computer access charges.

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