Creighton University

Omaha, NE · Large city

AskSchool #163 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
79.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$31,568
Sticker price $63,423
Graduation rate
83%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$73,911
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
79.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,248
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,241
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,044
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
72%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
74%
SAT reading, middle 50%
620–708
SAT math, middle 50%
623–720
ACT composite, middle 50%
26–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
13% / 51%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$20,472
Family income $30–48k$22,095
Family income $48–75k$23,405
Family income $75–110k$28,113
Family income $110k+$35,090
Full sticker price (per year)
$63,423
Tuition & fees – in-state
$48,856
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$48,856
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with federal loans
42%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
83%
Freshmen who return for year 2
94%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$61,547
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$73,911

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,348
Graduate students
4,204
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
12%
Full-time faculty
69%

Undergraduate diversity

White69%
Hispanic10%
Asian8.0%
Two or more6.5%
Black2.8%
International1.9%
Unknown0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions29%
Business & Marketing28%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences17%
Psychology5.4%
Social Sciences4.5%
Communication & Journalism2.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1.6%
English1.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Daniel S. Hendrickson
Main phone
(402) 280-2700
Address
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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