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Creighton University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Nebraska

Creighton University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
79.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹45,89,141Out-of-state
Students
4,348Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Creighton University () is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university enrolled 8,838 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024. In addition to the main 140-acre (57 ha) campus just outside of downtown Omaha, the university operates the Creighton University Medical Center and has a second campus focused on health sciences in Phoenix, Arizona. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Its athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as the Creighton Bluejays.

Admissions planning estimate

79.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 44.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 72.31%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 72.3% (5,241/7,248; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

80 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,907
Offered a place 6,306
Enrolled 1,126

17.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1243-1428
4001600
ACT composite26-31
136

What a year costs

₹59,84,219 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹45,89,141
  • Housing₹12,82,360
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹59,84,219
After aid (average) ₹29,65,245

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹45,89,141
Out-of-state ₹45,89,141

Average aid awarded: ₹25,20,289 a year.

Outcomes and support

94.2%
Retention
83.4%
Graduation
45%
Get financial aid
76%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 69.3%
Hispanic 10.4%
Asian 8%
Multiracial 6.5%
African American 2.8%
Unknown 0.7%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Decisions out 15 Dec 2026 In 33 days

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computational Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutionbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate79.75%
Total Applicants7907
Admitted Applicants6306
Enrolled Applicants1126
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Decision Notification Date2026-12-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1243
SAT Composite 75th %1428
ACT Composite 25th %26
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹45,89,141
Out-of-State Tuition₹45,89,141
Average Housing Cost₹12,82,360
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹29,65,245
Students Receiving Aid45%
Average Aid Awarded₹25,20,289
Out-of-State Students76%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.78%
Asian8.03%
Hispanic10.4%
White69.3%
Multiracial6.49%
Native American0.25%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International1.95%
Unknown Race0.69%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate83.36%
Retention Rate94.15%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates4348

Contact

Street Address2500 California Plz
ZIP Code68178
Phone(402) 280-2703
Websitehttps://www.creighton.edu/?utm_source=collegeboard&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=collegeboard_ug_ug&utm_content=overview
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