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Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska 68178

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Creighton University is a private institution in Omaha with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,911 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,380.

Established
1878
Mascot
Billy Bluejay
Type
Private research university
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

72%Acceptance
1296SAT Avg
4,231Students
10:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$73,911Earnings 10yr
$32,380Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1296

Reading & WritingMid: 630
610700
MathMid: 620
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2430

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,000
Room & Board$12,790
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$61,046
Average Net Price$32,380
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,202
$30–48K$22,604
$48–75K$25,659
$75–110K$31,439
$110K+$35,861

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (142)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

92%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
4,231
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 8%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.5%
Freshman Retention92.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,090
10 Years$73,911

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#104
vs 2024
Forbes
#194
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#311
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bluejays

Basketball homeBasketball

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1878, the College of Arts and Sciences was established, and remains the largest college today.
  • In 1958, the college split into Creighton Preparatory School and Creighton University.
  • The university ran a four-year series of celebrations from 2012 to 2015 commemorating the fiftieth anniversaries of the four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from NE state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
166 mi(288 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
290 mi(503 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
355 mi(615 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City151 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul285 mi
STL St Louis343 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1279 mi · ~36h 57m drive
New York, NY1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Hartford, CT1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Providence, RI1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive
Albany, NY1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Syracuse, NY1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Rochester, NY946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Buffalo, NY881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
Philadelphia, PA1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive
Pittsburgh, PA834 mi · ~24h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA998 mi · ~28h 50m drive
Newark, NJ1133 mi · ~32h 44m drive
Washington, DC1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
Baltimore, MD1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
Charlotte, NC918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Raleigh, NC1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive
Miami, FL1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Orlando, FL1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive
Tampa, FL1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
Nashville, TN606 mi · ~17h 30m drive
New Orleans, LA848 mi · ~24h 30m drive
Richmond, VA1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Chicago, IL432 mi · ~12h 29m drive
Detroit, MI668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Minneapolis, MN290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO355 mi · ~10h 15m drive
Kansas City, MO166 mi · ~4h 48m drive
Indianapolis, IN524 mi · ~15h 8m drive
Columbus, OH684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Cleveland, OH738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Milwaukee, WI430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Dallas, TX588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Houston, TX796 mi · ~23h drive
Austin, TX766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
San Antonio, TX831 mi · ~24h drive
Los Angeles, CA1313 mi · ~37h 56m drive
San Francisco, CA1426 mi · ~41h 12m drive
San Diego, CA1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
Seattle, WA1366 mi · ~39h 28m drive
Portland, OR1367 mi · ~39h 29m drive
Denver, CO486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Phoenix, AZ1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Salt Lake City, UT831 mi · ~24h drive
Honolulu, HI3820 mi · ~110h 21m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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