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Creighton University
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  • 4 Year
  • OMAHA, NE

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade C+

About

2500 CALIFORNIA PLAZA
OMAHA, NE 68178
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big East Conference
From Creighton University

Since 1878, Creighton University students have fueled their passions intellectually, spiritually and socially—through a distinctive Jesuit education powered by a tight-knit community that prepares students for the future with valuable internships and undergraduate research.

You get to do more here because we offer more—in nationally recognized health sciences programs, business, global studies and career advising to ensure your success. We deliver excellence in education through nine schools and colleges spanning the arts, sciences, business, law and health professions programs. On top of that, if you’re looking to dentistry, law, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy or physical therapy, we have the country’s most complete pre-professional scholars program, which offers qualifying students the chance to be part of our guarantee program.

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Creighton University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
March 15
Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Range
1130-1420
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$32,877 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,918 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 68 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 82 responses
41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 82 responses

Majors

Creighton Pre-Professional Scholars Program (CPPSP)

academic spotlight

The Creighton Pre-Professional Scholars Program (CPPSP) is the country’s most comprehensive pre-professional advising and guarantee program and provides qualifying students the opportunity to be a part of our extraordinary guarantee program. It is available for students interested in dentistry, law, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy or physical therapy.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    37%
  • On Campus
    62%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,184 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
106
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 59 responses
  • Studious
    32%
  • Down to earth, unique in a good way
    20%
  • Mid-Western
    10%
  • Religious and studious
    10%
  • Diverse culture
    8%
  • Loving
    7%
  • Rich
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 104 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 107 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 57 responses
  • Well-rounded
    26%
  • All of the answers above.
    25%
  • Expensive
    21%
  • Religious
    11%
  • Boring
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Diamond in the rough
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 36 responses

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