PrivateUrbanCreighton University
Omaha, Nebraska 68178
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Creighton University is a private institution in Omaha with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,911 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,380.
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Varsity Sports — Bluejays
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1878, the College of Arts and Sciences was established, and remains the largest college today.
- •In 1958, the college split into Creighton Preparatory School and Creighton University.
- •The university ran a four-year series of celebrations from 2012 to 2015 commemorating the fiftieth anniversaries of the four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1296
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Programs (142)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average + large city premium