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Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska 68178

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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
Conference
NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Big East
Division
Division I
72%Acceptance
1296SAT Avg
4,231Students
10:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$73,911Earnings 10yr
$32,380Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Creighton University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1296

Reading & WritingMid: 630
610700
MathMid: 620
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1296

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,380

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (142)

Student Life

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
8 Years$69,364
10 Years$73,911

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$66,500
Men
$76,400

Rankings

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bluejays

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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