EDUCATION CollegesEducationHome Creighton University #103 in National Universities (tie) Omaha, NE Compare Save Overview Rankings Photos Admissions Academics User Reviews Student Life Tuition & Financial Aid Questions & Answers Campus Creighton University is a private institution that was founded in 1878. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,458 (fall 2020), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 118 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Creighton University's ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #103. Its tuition and fees are $44,524. Creighton University is a Jesuit institution in Omaha, Nebraska. Creighton has more than 200 student organizations on campus, ranging from the College Democrats to the Swing Dance Society. Many students are involved with student media outlets, which include a newspaper, literary magazine, radio station and yearbook. A thriving Greek community on campus includes more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Ministry also plays a significant role in student life. Creighton offers ministry opportunities such as retreats and community service. The Creighton Bluejays compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus. READ MORE Play Video General Information School Type Private, Coed Year Founded 1878 Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic Academic Calendar Semester Setting Urban Phone (402) 280-2700 School Website Website View All 25 Photos » Creighton University's 2022 Rankings Creighton University is ranked #103 in National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. #103 in National Universities (tie) #146 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie) #13 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie) See All Rankings See all scores and key ranking factors. Read more about how we rank schools. Subscribe to U.S. News College Compass See how this school scored on the key indicators used in the rankings. Unlock with College Compass Creighton University Alumni Starting Salaries Below are the median starting salaries by major for alumni of Creighton University. Median starting salary of alumni $52,100 By major Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Construction Trades Education Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Show All 8 Salaries by Major » Data provided by Last updated 2021. Find Your Ideal Major, College or Career Discover the perfect major for you based on your innate wiring. The Innate Assessment sets you up for success by pairing you with majors, colleges and careers that fit your unique skills and abilities. Take the Assessment Creighton University Photos View All 25 Slides Creighton University Admissions Creighton University admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 77% and an early acceptance rate of 81.8%. Half the applicants admitted to Creighton University have an SAT score between 1140 and 1340 or an ACT score of 24 and 30. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges. The application deadline at Creighton University is rolling. Selectivity More selective Fall 2020 acceptance rate 77% Application deadline rolling SAT/ACT scores must be received by N/A Priority application deadline SEE FULL ADMISSIONS DETAILS Will You Get Into Creighton University? This free college acceptance calculator plots your test scores and GPA against other students' data to give you an idea of how you stack up as an applicant. 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The most popular majors at Creighton University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Construction Trades; Psychology; Physical Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; Education; and Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90%. Class Sizes Classes with fewer than 20 students39.5% 20-4955.7% 50 or more4.8% Student-faculty ratio 12:1 4-year graduation rate 71% Total faculty SEE FULL ACADEMIC LIFE DETAILS Student Life at Creighton University Creighton University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,458 (fall 2020), with a gender distribution of 41% male students and 59% female students. At this school, 51% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 49% of students live off campus. In sports, Creighton University is part of the NCAA I. Student Gender Distribution Male41% Female59% Total enrollment 8,770 (fall 2020) Collegiate athletic association NCAA I Full-time degree-seeking students SEE FULL STUDENT LIFE DETAILS Creighton University Tuition & Financial Aid At Creighton University, 49% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $23,895. Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the U.S. News 529 Finder to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you. 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Applied for need-based aid Need was fully met Received need-based financial aid Received need-based self-help aid Average percent of need met Tuition and fees $44,524 (2021-22) Room and board $11,670 (2021-22) Minimum credits per term a student can take for full-time tuition price SEE FULL TUITION & FINANCIAL AID DETAILS Campus Safety Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area. SEE FULL CAMPUS SAFETY DETAILS Creighton University Campus Creighton University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Creighton University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Of the students at Creighton University, 42% have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Creighton University. Students who have cars on campus 42% Health insurance offered Yes Nearest airports (miles) SEE FULL CAMPUS DETAILS See reviews and ratings of this school from students, alumni, staff and others. 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