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Creighton University

Creighton University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Omaha, NE metro with 4,262 students and a 80% acceptance rate.

Omaha, Nebraska · Private nonprofit · City, large · 4,262 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Big EastEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

80%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,321

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

24–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$31,568

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

83%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

92%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$73,911

10 years after entry

Students

4,262

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026December 15, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: creighton.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$20,472
$30,001–48,000$22,095
$48,001–75,000$23,405
$75,001–110,000$28,113
Over $110,000$35,090

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreCreighton University courseCredits
Calculus AB44 credits: MTH 245 Mathematical Reasoning
Calculus BC44 credits: MTH 246 Mathematical Reasoning
Biology43 credits: BIO 199 Understanding Natural Science
Chemistry43 credits: CHM 199 Understanding Natural Science
Physics 143 credits: PHY 201 Understanding Natural Science
English Language and Composition53 credits: ENG 000 None
English Literature and Composition43 credits: ENG 000 None
United States History43 credits: HIS 000 None
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB44 credits: MTH 245 Mathematical Reasoning
Calculus BC44 credits: MTH 246 Mathematical Reasoning
Biology43 credits: BIO 199 Understanding Natural Science
Chemistry43 credits: CHM 199 Understanding Natural Science
Physics 143 credits: PHY 201 Understanding Natural Science
English Language and Composition53 credits: ENG 000 None
English Literature and Composition43 credits: ENG 000 None
United States History43 credits: HIS 000 None
Psychology43 credits: PSY 199 Understanding Social Science
Psychology53 credits: PSY 201 Understanding Social Science
Statistics43 credits: MTH 161 None
Computer Science A43 credits: CSC 221 None
Macroeconomics43 credits: ECO 205 None
Microeconomics43 credits: ECO 203 None
World History: Modern43 credits: HIS 000 None
Environmental Science43 credits: EVS 199 Understanding Natural Science
Physics 243 credits: PHY 000 None
European History43 credits: HIS 000 None
Human Geography43 credits: ANT 199 Understanding Social Science
Spanish Language and Culture34 credits: SPN 109 & 111 None
Spanish Language and Culture44 credits: SPN 110 & 112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Spanish Language and Culture53 credits: SPN 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Computer Science Principles43 credits: CSC 199 Designated Technology
Art History43 credits: ARH 000 None
Music Theory53 credits: MUS 000 None
Art History and AP Studio Art44 credits: ART 000 None
Capstone (Seminar and Research)43 credits: TRF 000 None
Chinese Language and Culture34 credits: CHN 111 None
Chinese Language and Culture44 credits: CHN 112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Chinese Language and Culture53 credits: CHN 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Comparative Government and Politics43 credits: PLS 199 Understanding Social Science
Drawing43 credits: ART 000 None
Drawing53 credits: ART 105 Fine Arts
French Language and Culture34 credits: FRN 109 & 111 None
French Language and Culture44 credits: FRN 110 &112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
French Language and Culture53 credits: FRN 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
German Language and Culture34 credits: GER 109 & 111 None
German Language and Culture44 credits: GER 110 & 112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
German Language and Culture53 credits: GER 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Italian Language and Culture34 credits: ITA 109 & 111 None
Italian Language and Culture44 credits: ITA 110 & 112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Italian Language and Culture53 credits: ITA 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Japanese Language and Culture34 credits: JPN 111 None
Japanese Language and Culture44 credits: JPN 112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Japanese Language and Culture53 credits: JPN 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Latin34 credits: LAT 111 None
Latin44 credits: LAT 112 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Latin53 credits: LAT 225 Foreign Language (CCAS only)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism43 credits: PHY 000 None
Physics C: Mechanics43 credits: PHY 213 Understanding Natural Science
Precalculus43 credits: MTH 139 None
Spanish Literature and Culture43 credits: SPN 000 None
Studio Art: 2-D Design43 credits: ART 000 None
Studio Art: 2-D Design53 credits: ART 105 Fine Arts
Studio Art: 3-D Design43 credits: ART 000 None
Studio Art: 3-D Design53 credits: ART 153 Fine Arts
US Government and Politics43 credits: PLS 000 None

Source: creighton.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse279
Finance89
Biology/Biological Sciences80
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology67
Accounting59
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other56
Marketing/Marketing Management46
Biochemistry33
Show the other 39 majors
Health/Health Care Administration/Management27
Management Science23
Chemistry22
Business Administration and Management21
Economics20
Political Science and Government19
Computer Science18
Neuroscience16
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)15
English Language and Literature14
Elementary Education and Teaching13
History10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10
Medical Anthropology9
Social Work9
Philosophy8
Health and Wellness8
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7
Organizational Leadership7
Physics6
International Relations and Affairs6
Environmental Science6
Graphic Design5
Cultural Anthropology4
Mathematics4
Journalism4
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
Health/Medical Physics3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Sustainability Studies3
Computational Science3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Pre-Law Studies2
Sociology2
Fine/Studio Arts2
Public Health, Other1
Music1
Theology/Theological Studies1
Ancient Studies/Civilization1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Creighton University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East

Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Omaha, NE-IA

1,001,010 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.0 of 20

Elevation

1,120 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

15°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

27.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

33 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$990 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size