Creighton University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #712 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #234 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #207 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #2 of 7 | In Omaha |
| #280 of 2,279 | For Critical Care Nursing |
| Top50% | For 130 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 4,377
- Graduates
- 4,204
- 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 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80% | 79% |
| Applicants | 7,907 | 3,433 | 4,404 |
| Admissions | 6,306 | 2,758 | 3,492 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,126 | 470 | 649 |
1,519 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,314 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
110 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1243
or below
75% of them
had 1428
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Creighton University are 1243-1428 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
460 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Creighton University are 26-31 (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 | 5850 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 874 (10%) |
| Asian | 779 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 476 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 291 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 180 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Creighton University is $32,636 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 | $20,472 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,095 |
| $48-75K | $23,405 |
| $75-110K | $28,113 |
| $110K+ | $35,090 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,800 | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,800 | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,800 | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $2,056 | $2,056 |
| Fee in-state | $2,056 | $2,056 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,056 | $2,056 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,369 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,440 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $5,840 |
Creighton University majors
Creighton University has granted 1,048 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 379 master's across 32 programs, and 826 doctorate degrees across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Creighton University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 279 | 1 | ||
| Medicine | 164 | |||
| Law | 149 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 4 | 115 | ||
| Dentistry | 116 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 79 | 7 | |
| Pharmacy | 96 | |||
| Finance, General | 89 | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 59 | 24 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 81 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 80 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | 47 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 67 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 56 | |||
| Management Science | 23 | 27 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 46 | |||
| Biochemistry | 33 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 32 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 15 | 14 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | 21 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 24 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 22 | |||
| Economics, General | 20 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Neuroscience | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 15 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | |||
| Anatomy | 11 | |||
| Investments and Securities | 11 | |||
| History, General | 10 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 10 | |||
| Medical Anthropology | 9 | |||
| Physics, General | 6 | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Social Work | 9 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 8 | |||
| Health & Medical Physics | 3 | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 8 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |||
| Dispute Resolution | 7 | |||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | 2 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 6 | |||
| Graphic Design | 5 | |||
| Maternal & Child Health and Neonatal Nurse & Nursing | 5 | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 4 | |||
| Journalism | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Nursing Education | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Computational Science | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 2 | |||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 2 | |||
| Neuropharmacology | 1 | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 2 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Public Health, General | 1 | |||
| Public Health, Other | 1 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 1,048 | 379 | 826 |
Creighton University has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 81% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Creighton University is a world-class research university with 24,940 scientific papers published and 742,080 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 331 | 3294 |
| 1994 | 336 | 3948 |
| 1995 | 339 | 4694 |
| 1996 | 379 | 5300 |
| 1997 | 344 | 6253 |
| 1998 | 392 | 7052 |
| 1999 | 393 | 8015 |
| 2000 | 366 | 8392 |
| 2001 | 473 | 9935 |
| 2002 | 451 | 10744 |
| 2003 | 480 | 12137 |
| 2004 | 481 | 13616 |
| 2005 | 459 | 15676 |
| 2006 | 513 | 17511 |
| 2007 | 626 | 18201 |
| 2008 | 562 | 19740 |
| 2009 | 527 | 20976 |
| 2010 | 626 | 22687 |
| 2011 | 647 | 24617 |
| 2012 | 701 | 26730 |
| 2013 | 667 | 28368 |
| 2014 | 691 | 29589 |
| 2015 | 725 | 29773 |
| 2016 | 727 | 30573 |
| 2017 | 757 | 31393 |
| 2018 | 804 | 31098 |
| 2019 | 949 | 33917 |
| 2020 | 1150 | 39654 |
| 2021 | 1176 | 41635 |
| 2022 | 1232 | 40345 |
| 2023 | 1263 | 42554 |
| 2024 | 1316 | 41306 |
| 2025 | 1193 | 36239 |
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 best three-point shooters of all-time.
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Leo Ryan
- Occupations
- teachermilitary officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. was an American politician and teacher. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented California's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 until his assassination in 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 (MLB) 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 | 2,131 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2500 California Plaza Omaha, Nebraska, 68178 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 486,000 |
| Phone | 4022802700 |