School Information

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Total Enrollment 7,385
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Creighton University

http://www.creighton.edu
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68178
(402) 280-2700

Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms and is guided by the living tradition of the Catholic Church. As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of the Society of Jesus which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of a knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. As comprehensive, Creighton's education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreational aspects of students' lives ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Creighton University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 88.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,129), and 85% receive loans ($4,620 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,814.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Creighton University is $25,370 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,752 people applied to Creighton University. Of the applicants, 82.0% were admitted (79.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (27.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 4,133 undergraduate students at Creighton University, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 20.0% of the 3,252 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     32.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     89.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     75.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     75.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-282-5835
Admissions Office Email admissions@creighton.edu
Admissions Office Address 2104 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68102
Admissions Website http://admissions.creighton.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.creighton.edu/MyApplication/ApplyNow/tabid/307/Default.aspx
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Creighton University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Creighton University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
American Indian/Native American Studies 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 100 18 8
Anatomy 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 100
Biomedical Sciences, General 7 3
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 0 3
Pharmacology 0 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 156 84
Accounting 34
Business Administration and Management, General 24
Business/Commerce, General 67
Finance, General 53
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce 6
Investments and Securities 11
Management Information Systems, General 3 6
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 36
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0 61
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Journalism 0 46
Organizational Communication, General 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 7
Computer Science 0 7
Education 7 16 45
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 18
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4 0
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 6
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 16
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 1
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 18
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
English language and literature/letters 35 6
English Language and Literature, General 35 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 1
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 0
Latin Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 20 4 237 26 484
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0
Athletic Training/Trainer 2
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 0
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 85
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 4 7
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 4 18
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medicine (MD) 129
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 187 23
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 41
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 3
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 167
Physical Therapy/Therapist 62
Pre-Dentistry Studies 7
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 7
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 1
History 15
History, General 15
Legal professions and studies 3 146
Law (LLB, JD) 146
Pre-Law Studies 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 12
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12
Mathematics and statistics 0 10
Mathematics, General 0 10
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2 4 30
Ancient Studies/Civilization 2
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2 2 30
Natural resources and conservation 8
Environmental Studies 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 39
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 39
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 11
Physical sciences 43 9
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 4 3
Chemistry, General 32
Physics, General 7 6
Psychology 78
Psychology, General 78
Public administration and social service professions 10
Social Work 10
Social sciences 56 5
Anthropology 6
Economics, General 11
International Relations and Affairs 9 5
Political Science and Government, General 23
Sociology 7
Theology and religious vocations 25 0 8 32
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 25 0 29
Theology/Theological Studies 0 8 3
Visual and performing arts 31
Art/Art Studies, General 5
Dance, General 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
Graphic Design 7
Music, General 1
 
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