Creighton University
Omaha, NE · Private
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Creighton University admitted 79.8% of applicants university-wide (6,306 of 7,907).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 79.8% | 6,306 | 7,907 |
| In-state | 78.1% | 1,002 | 1,283 |
| Out-of-state | 82.5% | 5,001 | 6,059 |
| International applicants | 53.1% | 297 | 559 |
| Men | 80.3% | 2,758 | 3,433 |
| Women | 79.3% | 3,492 | 4,404 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 6,306 admitted students, 1,126 enrolled (17.9% yield).
Creighton University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1243–1428
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–31
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Creighton University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $63,708/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $48,856 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,852 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $63,708/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,472 |
| $30k–48k | $22,095 |
| $48k–75k | $23,405 |
| $75k–110k | $28,113 |
| Over $110k | $35,090 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Magis Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Creighton University Merit Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Crown Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Summit Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Creighton University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Magis Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Crown Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Summit Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Creighton University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application (Creighton or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- High School Counselor Evaluation
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
- Resume (recommended)
International applicants
- Completed Application (Creighton or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- High School Counselor Evaluation
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
- Resume (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Creighton University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Please tell us why you are interested in attending Creighton University.500 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $73,911
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 83.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 94.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Creighton University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #117
- WSJ: #224
- Forbes: #168
- Niche: #144
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (28%), Biological & life sciences (17%), Psychology (5%).
Creighton University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.