Creighton University

Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1878 through a $100,000 donation by Mary Lucretia Leighton on behalf of herself and her late husband Edward Leighton to found a college or university. The school was founded with a Jesuit foundation, and operates today with Jesuit Catholic principles as its guiding ideal. The university was maintained and grew under the supervision of Edward Creighton's younger brother John, whose work with the institution allowed him to become a Knight of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo XII in 1895. The school is one of 22 Jesuit institutions operating in the United States, and as a Jesuit institution it is dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the positive development of its students so that they may become competent, conscientious, and compassionate.

Academics

Creighton University offers a large number of majors and minors, allowing students to pursue academic and career interests that suit them best. These programs result in a bachelor's degree and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Graduate programs are also available, requiring students who wish to enter them to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree. The graduate program has over 20 programs of study.

Programs offered include:

• Theology
• Political Science
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Communication Studies
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Applicants to Creighton University are admitted based on their academic performance, standardized test scores, the courses taken in high school, their extracurricular activities, personal statement and high school counselor evaluation. Admissions officers will weigh the various pieces of information and make a decision regarding acceptance and enrollment. Once the decision is final the student will be notified and, if accepted, additional information will be sent to assist in the enrollment process.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional information and documentation by the school in order to obtain a better understanding of the students needs, and to properly disburse awards.

Athletics

The Creighton University Bluejays participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Missouri Valley Conference. Athletics allow students another method for obtaining success, and provides students a healthy forum to entertain one's competitive nature. Additionally students will develop skills such as discipline, teamwork and good health habits, which are beneficial in one's academic and professional life. Interested students should contact the school's athletic department to obtain tryout dates and start times.

Athletic programs at Creighton University:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Baseball (Men Only)
• Crew (Women Only)
• Softball (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition is estimated to range between $35,000-$42,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
• Part time students pay in the range of $1,100 to $1,300 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	98%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	98%	$19,610
Receiving Student Loans	80%	$8,804

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Creighton University may provide services like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Helping students find work after graduation
• Child care

Graduation Rates

Creighton University has a very high graduation rate when compared to similar schools nearby.

Number of Year to Graduate	Percent of Entering Class
Students Graduating in 4 Years	67%
Graduating in 5 Years	8%
Graduating in 6 Years	0.4%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Creighton University

• Law Program
• Medical (M.D.) Program
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
• Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
• Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
• Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program

Campus: Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage

• Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
  • * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2010)

Other 4-Year Private Colleges

The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Creighton University.

• University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, NE (3 miles away)
• Peru State College in Peru, NE (56 miles away)
• Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO (84 miles away)
• Wayne State College in Wayne, NE (87 miles away)
• University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD (116 miles away)

Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:

• Browse through our complete list of colleges in Nebraska
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Data Disclaimer

Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Creighton University for official up-to-date information.