Creighton University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,323
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	79%

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Creighton is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Creighton University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Creighton emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Creighton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,524

Cost of attendance at Creighton University in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,524

Cost of attendance at Creighton University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Creighton University received on average $27,355 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,355

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	128	13%	$4,378	$560,388
Other Federal Grant	130	13%	$6,904	$897,463
State Grant/Scholarships	30	3%	$1,950	$58,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,010	100%	$26,409	$26,672,664
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,010	100%	$27,355	$27,628,627

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Creighton University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Creighton University students is 78.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.5%.

78.8%

asian 78.8% 93 students
African American 75.0% 12 students
white 80.7% 596 students
unknown 75.0% 6 students
hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 76.3% 74 students
International Students 45.4% 10 students
Mixed Race 71.7% 38 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big East Conference
Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Creighton University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Creighton University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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