Creighton University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Omaha, NE

$41,176

Avg tuition

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About Creighton University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Creighton University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Omaha, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,458, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,176.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

58%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

73%

Hispanic

Asian

Two or more races

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

12% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$11,600
On-campus other expenses	$2,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,600
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,600

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$56,776	$56,776
Off-campus without family	$56,776	$56,776
Off-campus with family	$44,976	$44,976

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	East Asian Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Microbiology and Immunology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Neuroscience
	Pharmacology
	Exercise Physiology
	Anatomy
	Biomedical Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Finance, General
	Investments and Securities
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Science, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
	Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
6	Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Health and Wellness, General
	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
	Pharmaceutical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Bioethics/Medical Ethics
	Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
	Medicine (MD)
	Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
	Rehabilitation Science
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
	Critical Care Nursing
	Nursing Practice
	Clinical Nurse Leader
	Health/Medical Physics
11	History
	History, General
12	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Pre-Law Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
	Dispute Resolution
	Ancient Studies/Civilization
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
18	Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
20	Social Sciences
	Medical Anthropology
	Economics, General
	Cultural Anthropology
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
21	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Studies/Counseling
	Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
	Theology/Theological Studies
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Musical Theatre
	Music, General

Creighton University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Creighton University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards