Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

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Undergrad Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$49,800

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
700
25th
608
75th
720
25th
598
75th
34
25th
27
75th
32
25th
26
75th
32
25th
27
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,038
Declined 1,939
Total Received 7,977
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Private

4,290

undergraduate students

4,107

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1878, Creighton University is a private, Catholic university that is known for its programs in Business, Law, and Medicine. It is located on a 130-acre campus in Omaha, Nebraska.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 8,397
Established in 1878
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

139-acre, urban campus in Omaha (population: 483,335.) Served by air, bus and train. The school operates a shuttle system. Public transportation serves the campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE
68178

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
53%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
35%
Top 1/4
66%
Top 1/2
91%
Bottom 1/2
9%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
700
25th
608
75th
720
25th
598
75th
34
25th
27
75th
32
25th
26
75th
32
25th
27

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,038
Declined 1,939
Total Received 7,977

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,560

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $47,000
Housing $6,490
Food $5,560
Additional fees $2,800
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $63,050
Average Financial Aid - $25,560
Total with Avg. Aid $37,490

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,012,704
State $298,100
Institutional $42,571,700
Other external $813,178
Total $46,695,682

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $46,995,085
Other external $1,005,514
Total $48,000,599

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: (402) 280-2731
finaid@creighton.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports

With men's and women's teams in Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, and Golf, students in Premier Club Sports can pursue their passion for competitive sports while balancing academics and campus life.

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Our intramural and recreational sports programs offer a wide range of activities, including team sports, racket sports and other popular games, providing something for everyone to stay active, have fun and connect with others.

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big East Conference, West Coast Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes
Anatomy yes
Ancient Studies/Civilization yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioethics/Medical Ethics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical and Translational Science yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Cultural Anthropology yes
Data Science, General yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes
Dispute Resolution yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) yes yes yes
Energy Systems Technology/Technician yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Wellness, General yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
Health/Medical Physics yes yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Investments and Securities yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Medical Anthropology yes yes
Medical Science/Scientist yes yes
Microbiology and Immunology yes yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Neuroscience yes yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Nursing Practice yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Pharmacology yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Law Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Rehabilitation Science yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Biological/life Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,397

total students

23%

in-state

77%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

51%

4,290
students

Female
58%
2,501

Male
42%
1,789

49%

4,107
students

Female
60%
2,481

Male
40%
1,626

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

4,184
students

Female
58%
2,443

Male
42%
1,741

2%

106
students

Female
55%
58

Male
45%
48

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.80
College GPA: 2.80
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1st

Spring: December 1st

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

48

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 70
Countries most often represented Dominican Republic
Kuwait
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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