About Creighton University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
National Rank
#104
Student Population
8,910
Website
https://www.creighton.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
Creighton University is one of the top-ranked Jesuit Universities in the country. It focuses on traditional Jesuit and Catholic values. The university was founded on September 2, 1878, and had only 120 students enrolled. Now the university has over 8,000 students, all of whom strive towards academic excellence in the fields they are studying.
Creighton University has nine colleges and schools under it including the School of medicine and School of pharmacy. The university offers programs in the fields of science, law, business, health sciences, pharmacy, nursing and the arts. The university also provides students with opportunities for semester exchanges, research and service-learning.
Creighton University is located in Omaha, Nebraska which is considered an educational and commercial hub. The size of its campus is 132 acres. The university is affiliated with the NCAA Division I – Big East for sports and has a mascot, Billy the Bluejay. Women’s soccer is highly encouraged in the university.
With a large variety of Fortune 500 companies having their bases in the city, students have great opportunities in terms of acquiring internships and job opportunities. The alumni starting salary for the jobs that they acquire amounts to an average of $51,700. Creighton University is considered to be the largest Catholic healthcare educator in the USA.
Rankings
As compared to other universities, Creighton University is at par with its peers. It strives for academic excellence from all its students. This is seen not just with the dedication that the students and professors display but also with Creighton University rankings in the country as well as worldwide.
U.S News and World Report ranked the university in the following categories:
- #104 in National Universities (tie)
- #69 in Best College for veterans (tie)
- #23 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
- #14 in Service Learning
- #21 in Co-ops/Internships
- #8 in Online Master’s Education Programs
While EduRank ranks it at #183 for Top Universities, Forbes ranks it at #194 in the category of The Nation's Top 650 Colleges.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
1150 - 1350
ACT Range
24 - 30
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The Creighton University acceptance rate is 72% and has a selective admissions process. The university offers 140 programs from which students can choose. The average SAT scores of students who have applied for Creighton is between 1,140 and 1,350. The average ACT score is between 23 and 30.
The University does not just look at sores but has a holistic perspective in admitting a student. Creighton looks at extra-curricular activities as well as academics. They look at your community service outside classroom efforts and engagement with social issues faced in society today.
The University provides students with an Early Action admission as well as a Fall Regular admission. Application deadline for early action falls in the month of November, with the reply deadline in May. Application deadline for Fall Regular admission lands in the month of February with the reply deadline in June. The University also has a mandatory application fee of $40 for undergraduates and $50 for graduates which must be paid.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$31,317
Average Annual Cost
$38,200
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$1,716
Room And Board
$11,036
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,800
Total One Year Cost
$54,952
Every student’s foremost concern when it comes to college is cost. Creighton University understands the position students are in and helps in any way possible. The university provides financial aid and this drastically helps students overcome the financial burden. Creighton offers low-interest loans and grants as well as scholarships based on merit and need.
The payment structure remains mostly constant throughout however, different courses will have slight differences in cost. The university provides prospective students with the Creighton University Net Price Calculator (NPC) to better understand the amount they will spend on their education.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctoral
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
89%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$2,713
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
149 Graduates
Biology, General
96 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
93 Graduates
Psychology, General
87 Graduates
Marketing
74 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
61 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
43 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
42 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
41 Graduates
Journalism
41 Graduates
Economics
39 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
38 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
36 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
33 Graduates
Chemistry
30 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
23 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
20 Graduates
Anthropology
18 Graduates
Mathematics
17 Graduates
Computer Science
13 Graduates
History
13 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
13 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
13 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
11 Graduates
Sociology
11 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
11 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
10 Graduates
Philosophy
10 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
9 Graduates
Physics
9 Graduates
Social Work
9 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
6 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
6 Graduates
Political Science and Government
6 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
5 Graduates
International Business
5 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
5 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
4 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
4 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
3 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
3 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
3 Graduates
Area Studies
2 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
2 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
2 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
1 Graduates
Music
1 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
4,446
Socio-Economic Diversity
14%
Part-time
3%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$68,444 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 96% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
96%
Undergrads in College Housing
58%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,168/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,868/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,868/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Billy the Bluejay
School Colors
white and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
104
Total Female Athletes
160
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
36
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,274 per year for living on campus. Creighton University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at CU costs around $4,868 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 42% male and 58% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$59,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$202 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$21,753
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,648
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,273
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$20,933
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$27,502
$30K - $48K
$28,982
$48K - $75K
$27,052
$75K - $110K
$23,610
> $110K
$19,779
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$44,298,702
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$34,371,083
Creighton University understands that not all students have the bandwidth to pay the school fees in one go. This is why the university supplies students with financial aid as well as scholarships. This financial aid comes from institutional, federal, private and state sources.
A bonus that the university provides is that all students who apply to the colleges under the university are directly considered for general merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. The student must maintain a steady GPA to further qualify for these scholarships, financial aid and grants.
Students that are successful in gaining any type of aid will be directly contacted by the concerned authorities to further along the process. Students must keep in mind to submit necessary documents to qualify for such aid. A deeper understanding of how to apply for aid is provided below.
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