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Creighton University
- 2500 California Plaza
- Omaha, NE 68178
- OPEID College Code: 00254200
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- General Phone: (402) 280-2700
- President: John P. Schlegel
- Website: www.creighton.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 6,992
- College Mascot: Bluejays

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.creighton.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,759 | 2,515 | 4,274 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,386 (79%) | 2,090 (83%) | 3,476 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 372 (27%) | 578 (28%) | 950 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 354 | 37% |
| ACT ® Exam | 849 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 640 |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 30 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 20% | 3% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,371 | $4,505 | $2,432 | $12,478 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 9 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,699 | 1,932 | 1,246 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,634 | $25,126 | $22,382 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,634 | $25,126 | $22,382 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,180 | $7,842 | $7,540 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,214 | $36,368 | $33,322 |
| Out of State | $38,214 | $36,368 | $33,322 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,634 | $26,126 | $23,382 |
| Out of State | $27,634 | $26,126 | $23,382 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,634 | $26,126 | $23,382 |
| Out of State | $27,634 | $26,126 | $23,382 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $40,588 | $40,588 |
| Medical School | $41,990 | $41,990 |
| Pharmacy School | $27,404 | $27,404 |
| Law School | $25,820 | $25,820 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,992 Undergraduate: 4,104 Graduate: 543 Professional: 2,345
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,999 Female: 3,993
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,646 Female: 2,458
- Graduate Gender Male: 277 Female: 266
- Professional Gender Male: 1,076 Female: 1,269
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,262 Part-Time: 730
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,828 Part-Time: 276
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 204 Part-Time: 339
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,230 Part-Time: 115
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 129 | 2% |
| American Indian | 53 | 0.8% |
| Black | 215 | 3% |
| Asian | 572 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 3% |
| White | 5,455 | 78% |
| Unknown | 326 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 151 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,784 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,697 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,495 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,123 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 293 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 177 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 184 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 77 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.06% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,000 | 2,602 | 398 |
| Faculty Status | 955 | 732 | 223 |
| Tenured Faculty | 391 | 372 | 19 |
| Graduate Assistants | 86 | - | 86 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 976 | 732 | 244 |
| Primarily Instruction | 975 | 732 | 243 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 223 | 216 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 604 | 578 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,197 | 1,076 | 121 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 445 | 396 | 49 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 131 | 118 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,213 (283) | $73,733 (178) | $58,855 (105) |
| Professor | $96,315 (66) | $99,787 (56) | $76,873 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $68,147 (94) | $70,578 (58) | $64,230 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,883 (99) | $56,531 (52) | $55,165 (47) |
| Instructor | $42,053 (24) | $41,941 (12) | $42,165 (12) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,503 (171) | $103,785 (78) | $81,202 (93) |
| Professor | $133,049 (16) | $133,049 (16) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $96,864 (70) | $98,944 (43) | $93,551 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,197 (71) | $90,099 (19) | $77,945 (52) |
| Instructor | $71,730 (12) | - (-) | $71,730 (12) |
| Lecturer | $56,000 (2) | - (-) | $56,000 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,719 (454) | $77,141 (256) | $62,417 (198) |
| Professor | $98,763 (82) | $101,803 (72) | $76,873 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $72,888 (164) | $74,996 (101) | $69,507 (63) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,290 (170) | $61,131 (71) | $59,687 (99) |
| Instructor | $47,598 (36) | $41,941 (12) | $50,427 (24) |
| Lecturer | $45,819 (2) | - (-) | $45,819 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,013,909 | $1,294,626 | $1,719,283 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 43% | 57% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 271 | 123 | 148 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 271 | 123 | 148 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Golf | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Rowing | 46 | - | 46 |
| Soccer | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $217,160 | $45,733 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $50,597 | $31,362 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rowing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 75% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 65% |
| Asian | 76% |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| White | 77% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 60% |
| 5 Years | 74% |
| 6 Years | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | - |
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