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 Sarah Richardson
Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Management & 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
Biochemistry
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
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Systems Technology/technician
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
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health And Wellness, 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
Computational Science
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
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
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
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,976

Applied

6,037

Accepted

4,290

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,693

Females Applied

3,501

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,283

Males Applied

2,536

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.9

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	December 15th	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	650	610	700
SAT Math	652	598	720
ACT Composite	27	24	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

45,000

Private

Fees

2,000

Full-time student fees

12,790

Room & board

7,230

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

33,613

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,636

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

37,253

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,074

Avg. Loan Aid

20,872

Avg. Grant Aid

25,468

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,290

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

77%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.6%
Black or African American	2.39%
White or Caucasian	70.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	8.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	6.24%
Other	0.92%

Gender

Male (41.7%)

Female (58.3%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	52%

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, Dance Marathon 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:
Hui Hawaii, Pre-Med Society, Alpha Phi Omega, Habitat for Humanity and Relay for Life

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
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

884

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 593

Part-time - 291

Male - 408

Female - 476