71%

Acceptance Rate

$21,753

Avg.Financial Aid

002542

FAFSA Code

Creighton University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    https://www.creighton.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    8,910

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Address

2500 California Plaza

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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    71%

  • SAT Range

    1150 - 1350

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    24 - 30

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $40

  • 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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $31,317

  • Average Annual Cost

    $38,200

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,200

  • Other Fees

    $1,716

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctoral

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

89%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$2,713

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,446

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

Full-time / Part-time

97% / 3%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

72%

Unknown

1%

Black

2%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

77%

Out Of State

21%

In State

2%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$47,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$59,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$19,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$202 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$21,753

Students Receiving Federal Grants

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,648

Students Receiving State Aid

2%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,273

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,933

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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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