Creighton University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #691 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #228 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #202 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #2 of 7 | In Omaha |
| #270 of 2,181 | For Critical Care Nursing |
| Top50% | For 131 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 4,262
- Graduates
- 3,993
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.creighton.edu
Creighton University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Creighton University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Applicants | 7,248 | 3,037 | 4,109 |
| Admissions | 5,241 | 2,238 | 2,963 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,044 | 455 | 583 |
1,524 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,273 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
140 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Creighton University are 1210-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
536 or 51%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Creighton University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5672 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 781 (9%) |
| Asian | 768 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 451 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 260 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 180 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 100 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Creighton University is $33,364 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,202 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,604 |
| $48-75K | $25,659 |
| $75-110K | $31,439 |
| $110K+ | $35,861 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,000 | $17,676 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,000 | $17,676 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,000 | $17,676 |
| Fee in-district | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Fee in-state | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,281 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,050 |
| Room charge | $6,490 |
| Meal charge | $5,560 |
Creighton University majors
Creighton University has granted 1,069 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 334 master's across 34 programs, and 861 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Creighton University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 265 | 3 | ||
| Medicine | 166 | |||
| Pharmacy | 130 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 91 | 9 | |
| Law | 125 | |||
| Dentistry | 118 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 4 | 112 | ||
| Finance, General | 91 | 6 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 85 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 80 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 65 | |||
| Management Science | 48 | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | 44 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | |||
| Accounting | 37 | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 36 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 32 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | 19 | 8 | |
| Physician Assistant | 28 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 25 | |||
| Economics, General | 24 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | 10 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 21 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 21 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | |||
| Dispute Resolution | 18 | |||
| Neuroscience | 17 | 1 | ||
| Investments and Securities | 17 | |||
| Computer Science | 16 | |||
| Social Work | 15 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | |||
| Journalism | 12 | |||
| Anatomy | 11 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | 3 | ||
| History, General | 10 | |||
| Maternal & Child Health and Neonatal Nurse & Nursing | 9 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Health & Medical Physics | 5 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Medical Anthropology | 6 | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | |||
| Philosophy | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | 3 | ||
| Public Health, General | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 5 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5 | |||
| Computational Science | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 4 | |||
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 4 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 3 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | |||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 2 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 2 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 | |||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 1 | 1 | ||
| Pharmacology | 2 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | |||
| Neuropharmacology | 1 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |||
| Rehabilitation Science | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 1,069 | 334 | 861 |
Creighton University has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 76% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Creighton University is a world-class research university with 23,989 scientific papers published and 712,925 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Psychology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 304 | 2747 |
| 1993 | 331 | 3288 |
| 1994 | 335 | 3914 |
| 1995 | 339 | 4691 |
| 1996 | 378 | 5271 |
| 1997 | 344 | 6249 |
| 1998 | 392 | 7045 |
| 1999 | 392 | 7998 |
| 2000 | 366 | 8385 |
| 2001 | 473 | 9927 |
| 2002 | 452 | 10746 |
| 2003 | 480 | 12132 |
| 2004 | 480 | 13598 |
| 2005 | 458 | 15659 |
| 2006 | 513 | 17511 |
| 2007 | 626 | 18191 |
| 2008 | 562 | 19734 |
| 2009 | 527 | 20976 |
| 2010 | 626 | 22678 |
| 2011 | 647 | 24602 |
| 2012 | 701 | 26721 |
| 2013 | 668 | 28385 |
| 2014 | 690 | 29557 |
| 2015 | 725 | 29675 |
| 2016 | 728 | 30509 |
| 2017 | 757 | 31322 |
| 2018 | 803 | 31054 |
| 2019 | 946 | 33896 |
| 2020 | 1157 | 39620 |
| 2021 | 1176 | 41581 |
| 2022 | 1232 | 40303 |
| 2023 | 1260 | 42497 |
| 2024 | 1306 | 40848 |
Creighton University alumni
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Kyle Korver
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kyle Elliot Korver is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is the assistant general manager for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays. He is regarded as one of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time.
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Leo Ryan
- Occupations
- politicianteachermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. was an American teacher and Democratic Party politician who represented California's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 until his assassination hours before the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.
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Bob Gibson
- Occupations
- basketball playerbaseball player
- Biography
-
Robert Gibson, nicknamed "Gibby" and "Hoot", was an American baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975. Known for his fiercely competitive nature, Gibson tallied 251 wins, 3,117 strikeouts, and a 2.91 earned run average. A nine-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion, he won two Cy Young Awards and the 1968 National League Most Valuable Player Award.
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Doug McDermott
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Douglas Richard McDermott is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). While playing college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays, McDermott led the nation in scoring in 2013–14 and was a three-time consensus first-team All-American. He was the consensus national player of the year as a senior in 2014, and finished his college career with the fifth-most points in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Colors | white, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also summer sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 2,148 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2500 California Plaza Omaha, Nebraska, 68178 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 486,000 |
| Phone | 4022802700 |