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Creighton University

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Omaha, NE

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Located in Omaha, NE, Creighton University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 4,348 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 80% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $104,314/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate80%
SAT range1243–1428
ACT range26–31
Undergrads4,348
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$63,423
4-year grad rate82%
Median earnings, 10yr out$73,911

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Creighton University weighs your application

From Creighton University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresImportant
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out81%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$74,391/yr
Biology, General$51,544/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$95,837/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$89,079/yr
Marketing$85,891/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$85,268/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$73,110/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$67,808/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$104,314/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,294/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$79,977/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$69,590/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$55,422/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$61,829/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,602/yr
Political Science and Government$51,993/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,341
Typical room charge$6,430
Typical board charge$5,400

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Creighton University look for in applicants?

Per Creighton University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Creighton University's acceptance rate?

Creighton University in Omaha, NE admits approximately 80% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Creighton University?

Admitted students at Creighton University typically score between 1243–1428 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Creighton University?

Admitted students at Creighton University typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Creighton University cost?

Creighton University's total cost of attendance is reported at $63,423 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Creighton University?

Creighton University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Creighton University require students to live on campus?

No -- Creighton University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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