Creighton University: Review & Facts

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Creighton University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,400 students enrolled. This college was established in 1878 and is one of the 11 schools located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Creighton University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Creighton University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
112
Creighton University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 112 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Management, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Creighton University is very high at 92% (well above Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
92%
Good
The graduation rate at Creighton University is very good - 80%.

Student to faculty ratio at Creighton University is good, 11:1. Learn more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $43,700 a year. The additional fees at Creighton University not covered by tuition are approximately $2,000; which totals $45,700 per year.

Read the details about Creighton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 7,977 applications were submitted and 6,038 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Creighton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
Creighton University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Creighton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Creighton University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $6,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Creighton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Creighton University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Creighton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska
68178, USA
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