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Creighton University

Creighton University is a medium, private institution located in Omaha, ne. Founded in 1878, Creighton University offers undergraduate degrees in 142 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
4,377 undergraduates
$47,000 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Creighton University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 79.8%
SAT score average 1321
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.88
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Creighton University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Medicine
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,790
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,800
Cost of attendance* $63,790
Average financial aid package $34,427
Estimated cost $29,363 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,790
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,800
Cost of attendance* $63,790
Average financial aid package $34,427
Estimated cost $29,363 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Creighton University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Creighton University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,377, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

8,581

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Creighton University, students love their Hui'O Hawai'i, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
4022802700
https://www.creighton.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Hui'o hawai'i

Pre-med society

Alpha phi omega

Habitat for humanity

Relay for life

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Creighton University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Creighton University?

Creighton University is located in Omaha, ne.

What is the acceptance rate at Creighton University? 

The acceptance rate for Creighton University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Creighton University?

The average high school GPA for Creighton University students was 3.88.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Creighton University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Creighton University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $255,160.

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