Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.92
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Creighton University is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878. Its main campus is located just outside downtown Omaha, and the university also operates a medical center and a health sciences campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Creighton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity, and…
- Rankings
#117 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #117 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #168 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #226 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1196 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1250 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$47,000▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $63,790
Room & Board: $12,790
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $27,809
Pell Grant Recipients: 11%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$47,000▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $63,790
Room & Board: $12,790
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $27,809
Pell Grant Recipients: 11%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.25 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1250–1430▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1250–1430
SAT ERW: 640–710
SAT Math: 610–720
ACT Composite: 26–30
- Admit Rate
- 72%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.92
- Total Enrollment
- 8,255
- Undergrad
- 4,262
- Graduate
- 3,993
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 92%
- Graduation Rate
- 81%
- Official Portal
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2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68178
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