Creighton University

Overview

Creighton University is a University institution located in Omaha, NE, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE  68178-0001
United States

Contact Ms. Sarah Richardson
Director of Admissions and Scholarships
Email: admissions@creighton.edu
Phone: 402-280-2703
Fax: 402-280-2685

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Management And Systems Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Physics
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Anthropology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Medical Anthropology
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,681

Applied

5,558

Accepted

4,458

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,259

Females Applied

3,361

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,422

Males Applied

2,197

Males Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.86

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	622	570	670
SAT Math	619	570	670
ACT Composite	27	24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

42,618

Private

Fees

1,906

Full-time student fees

11,700

Room & board

6,430

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

31,346

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,219

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

29,247

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,951

Avg. Loan Aid

20,019

Avg. Grant Aid

23,895

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,458

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

77%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.89%
Black or African American	2.25%
White or Caucasian	72.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	8.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.31%
Two or more races	5.06%
Other	0.79%

Gender

Male (40.96%)

Female (59.04%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Skutt Shutdown, Fallapalooza Concert and Lip Sync

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Birdcage, Hui O Hawaii, Pre-Med Society, Partners Against Cancer and American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacist

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

881

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 569

Part-time - 312

Male - 425

Female - 454