Creighton University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Omaha, NE
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#1 Best Value in Nebraska

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,581

Location Omaha, Nebraska
Website creighton.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#134

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Creighton University, a private Jesuit institution founded in 1878, is located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska's largest city. The 140-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the prominent St. John's Church and the Harper Center for business education. Known for its health sciences programs, Creighton operates the region's largest medical center and is particularly recognized for its schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy. The university maintains a comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts curriculum while also housing notable professional programs in law and business. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living communities.

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Ratings

Creighton University is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Creighton University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1243/1428
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31
GPA 3.84

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$48,856

Costs for Creighton University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$48,856
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$2,056
Room and Board		$13,652
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,800
Total One Year Cost		$68,564

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Creighton University are Health Professions, Business, and Biology. 25% of students major in Health Professions, 18% in Business, and 10% in Biology.