About Creighton University

Founded in 1878, Creighton University. is a Private college. Located in Nebraska, which is a city setting in Nebraska, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,203 full time undergraduate students, and 4,190 full time graduate students.

The Creighton University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 530 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Creighton University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate70%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range1050-1280
ACT Range24-30

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

93% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 72% were in the top quarter, and 40% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Creighton University.

7%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
16%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
45%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
35%
“We bought the gear”
51%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
73%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
63%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
65%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
16%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
45%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
35%
“We bought the gear”
51%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
73%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
63%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
65%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    51 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    41 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    57 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    59 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    59 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    59 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

Creighton University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Creighton University?

31 Students rated Creighton University

Sarah - 07/20/2024

I researched and interviewed with over 10 different pharmacy schools. I was accepted and had to narrow down which school suited my needs best. Creighton is an older school, so it already has an established pharmacy program. The interview was extremely professional and organized. It was 100 percent obvious that the professors truly had a calling for teaching, enjoyed their job, and wanted their students to be successful.

gabi - 12/30/2021

PLEASE PLEASE listen to the people who tell you NOT to go here. it is TRULY the most boring school in the ENTIRE COUNTRY. no amount of scholarship money I got was worth coming here for. LISTEN TO ME. there’s NOTHING TO DO IN NEBRASKA. and the people are so WEIRD. like they’re either TOO crazy and go wild on weekends or TOO calm and just study all the time. ph and you can be super extroverted and struggle making friends. anyways. force you to talk about deep things with people who don’t care

Kim - 04/15/2021

To begin with I am the parent of the student this review is about: There is no safety on campus. Untrained, uneducated employees act as security, intimidate students, and overstep their authority. My daughter was raped in her first 10 days. Nothing was done except offer counseling. Omaha Police not called. We had to do that when our daughter got up the courage to tell us. Due to daughter looking Hispanic, which she is not, she was discriminated against by Creighton. e.g. she was the only one searched in a room of students and dragged down to the security office. Later they held a kangaroo court to discipline her for being in the presence of drugs and alcohol. Anyone walking into a residence at Creighton is in the presence of drugs/alcohol. Every 3rd or 4th room has drugs and/or alcohol in it. I recorded our daughter's kangaroo court session which, as her parent, I was allowed to attend but not allowed to speak or I would be ejected. A student is forbidden to have a lawyer but Creighton had their lawyer present! Creighton said our daughter "was not contrite enough". FOR WHAT? She did no wrong. FYI. Contrary to what Creighton advertises, they are not a private university. They do accept many DoD grants making them non private. I believe there is a way for users to message me if they would like a copy of the recording of the hearing. I hope this helps prospective students in their search for an appropriate university.

Hailey - 06/02/2020

My overall opinion of Creighton University is that deciding to attend this school was the best decision I have ever made. The community at Creighton is my family and I always feel so comfortable and secure. Even with the craziness that happened this year with the corona virus, the administration made sure to call all students and check-in. There is never a question in my mind if Creighton cares for me. I know they do. The professors are one hundred percent supportive of their students and always open for questions and conversations. Student life is honestly amazing as well. I met so many people within the first week and I continued to meet and form relationships with new people every single day. I belong at Creighton and it will always be my home. I cannot wait for the next three years at my favorite place.

Creighton University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Creighton University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Creighton University is 70%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Finding out that I can achieve goals if I apply myself to the task.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very independent and outspoken.

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  4. What are the academics like at your school?

    Except for the freshmen-level science courses (Biology, mainly), classes are small enough that if you speak up every once in awhile or introduce yourself to the teacher, they will definitely learn your name and say hi when they see you outside of class.

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  5. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Creighton has the perfect size campus. You are constantly running into friends in between classes or on your way out on the weekend. Creighton athletics are amazing, and going to games is one of the best ways to have fun on campus. Plus, we are a wet campus so alcohol is allowed at events and in dorms, if you're over 21 of course. Omaha is a great place to go to school. Campus is right by the Old Market, and within driving distance to malls, restaurants, Rosenblatt stadium, the Qwest Center which has athletic events and major concerts, and the SlowDown, Saddle Creek Records new bar/concert venue. The underground music scene is amazing here if you know where to look!

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  6. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes

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  7. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    You are religious, you have a lot of theology/philosophy classes, there aren't any parties because its jesuit

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  8. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Well the most popular student group is the Birdcage....the fan club for the basketball team. Soccer, Basketball, and Baseball are the most popular teams on campus. Inter Residence Hall Government is another popular organization on campus. Im involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and I really enjoy being able to communicate about faith with other athletes. Yes students leave dorm rooms open. Athletic Events are huge!! Gust speakers and theater is big too!! 2am oin a Tuesday I am studying or getting up to go run!! Frats and Sororities arent that important on campus. On a saturday night you can go to the old market and have a nice meal....go to a movie....hit the underground music scene.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is very Catholic but still provides resourses for other religions. The overall cost of this school is more than any others I applied to but with the financial aid they gave me it ended up being the cheapest option.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It's a nice medium sized campus in the middle of nowhere, so its preferable to have a car if u want to get off campus.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There us a lot of core requirements that don't relate to your major as well as some snooty people- very cliquey.

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  12. What's unique about your campus?

    The large core, although somewhat annoying, makes for a very well rounded education. Rather than only taking classes for you major, almost half of your courses require you to take classes you would normally never take, such as theology and philosophy.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Creighton is best known for their medical school and health sciences programs.

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  14. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I talk to my friends about my experience at Creighton University, I always let them know what amazing opportunities I have had. Both my freshman and sophomore years, I was accepted into living communities on Creighton?s campus. My first community was academically focused, which helped me adjust to college and allowed me to form a core group of friends. In my second living community, we spent time in service to the larger Omaha community. Through these experiences, I believe that Creighton has allowed me to grow in unique ways to grow into a fuller and more complete person.

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  15. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I heard that , this school has good reputation in medecine; and by choosing it i wish i can get the best education in my major.

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  16. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    You have to watch the financial aid office. If you think you are not getting what you should be getting for aid then go in and talk to them. If they can get by with not giving you what you should have then they will. Also, you have to be very careful about transfer credits. There are some subjects like history where it is very difficult to get them to accept the credits.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Catholic school kids/nerdy. Yes and no to both. There is a HUGE population of private school kids in general (mostly Catholic, but some other types.) Most people here are sort of nerdy, but you do have some of the Greeks that try to act otherwise.

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  18. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I recommend any type of person to attend this school, especially those who are determined to make a difference. My school is really diverse and has small class sizes, we are all here for specific career paths in which we want to help people out. Creighton University is not just about using our careers to help people, we are taught to help others through service projects. We help many people in our community as well outside of the community.

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  19. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are not ready to grow as a person and expand your view of the world, I would not suggest coming to Creighton University. Yes, Creighton is challenging academically, but Creighton challenges you to be excellent in every way, not just academically. The Jesuit Values emphasized at Creighton work toward this, and encourage students to develop as whole people. These values are not just important for Catholics, but for every student. If you are not open to this idea, you will be missing out on the greatest thing that Creighton University has to offer you in your college experience.

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  20. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    Current Creighton University students talk about why they chose Creighton, whether for the academics, the personal atten

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  21. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    Library. Or the Law Library...not a lot of students know to go there, so it is usually quiet and you can get a lot done there.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,203

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,190

Total Grad Students

79%

Out-Of-State

17%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

203

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

32%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
70%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Creighton University receive some sort of financial aid. 16% were awarded federal grants. While 52% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$37,606

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,600

Room and Board

49,406

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$20,710
$30 - $48K
$21,648
$48 - $75K
$24,458
$75 - $110K
$28,011
$110K & UP
$32,381

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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