Creighton University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Creighton University is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, serving roughly 4,348 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.75% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $73,911 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $48,856
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,568 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.75% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,348 98.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.36%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 18.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 68.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1321
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,198
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,248
- Room & Board: $13,652 annual estimate
Creighton University: what the data shows
Common questions about Creighton University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Creighton University?
Creighton University is located in Omaha, NE (ZIP 68178).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Creighton University public or private?
Creighton University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Creighton University cost?
Published tuition: $48,856.
Average net price after aid: $31,568.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,472 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,095 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,405 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,113 |
| $110,001+ | $35,090 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $195,424.
How hard is it to get into Creighton University?
Admission rate: 79.75%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1321 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Creighton University?
Total enrollment: 4,348 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,198 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4,204 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Creighton University?
150%-time completion rate: 83.36%.
First-year retention: 94.2%.
What do graduates of Creighton University earn?
Median earnings: $63,090 six years after entry; $73,911 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
11.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Creighton University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (280 completions)
- Medicine (164 completions)
- Law (149 completions)
- Finance, General (125 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (122 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (119 completions)
- Dentistry (116 completions)
- Management Science (109 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (104 completions)
- Pharmacy (96 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Creighton University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.75%; completion rate 83.36%; median earnings $73,911 at 10 years; net price $31,568. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$48,856
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Creighton University was $48,856.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,568
2024 Value
In 2024 Creighton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,568.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$126,272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,568 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$195,424 4-Year Tuition
$13,652 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$63,708 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$254,832 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Creighton University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Creighton University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Creighton University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,330 | $34,330 | $26,521 |
| 2014 | $35,360 | $35,360 | $27,854 |
| 2015 | $36,422 | $36,422 | $27,464 |
| 2016 | $37,606 | $37,606 | $28,254 |
| 2017 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $30,427 |
| 2018 | $39,916 | $39,916 | $29,994 |
| 2019 | $41,400 | $41,400 | $31,400 |
| 2020 | $43,018 | $43,018 | $31,218 |
| 2021 | $44,524 | $44,524 | $30,807 |
| 2022 | $45,590 | $45,590 | $32,834 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | $47,000 | $32,380 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.75% Acceptance Rate
7,248 Total Applicants
5,241 Students Admitted
1,044 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.92% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1321
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Creighton University reported total enrollment of about 4,348 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), and Asian (8.0%). About 11.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Creighton University in 2024 is 4,348 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,198 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,204 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
73.86% 100% Completion Time
83.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.86% of students graduating from Creighton University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Medicine: 47% male / 53% female
- Law: 48% male / 52% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Creighton University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$73,911 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.82% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
485.33% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Creighton University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 91 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 280 completions
2. Medicine: 164 completions
3. Law: 149 completions
4. Finance, General: 125 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 122 completions
6. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 119 completions
7. Dentistry: 116 completions
8. Management Science: 109 completions
9. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 104 completions
Most popular programs at Creighton University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Creighton University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Creighton University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 68.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,809
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,314
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Creighton University is a private non-profit institution located in Omaha, NE, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medicine, Law. Enrollment is approximately 4,348 students. Student body composition includes White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), Asian (8.0%). The admission rate is 79.75%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1321. The 150%-time completion rate is 83.36%. Approximately 11.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Omaha, NE 68178
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.36% graduation rate, Creighton University demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 91 distinct degree programs, Creighton University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Creighton University located?
Creighton University is located in Omaha, NE.
What is Creighton University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Creighton University is 79.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,248 applicants and 5,241 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Creighton University cost?
Reported tuition is $48,856 and average net price is $31,568 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,652 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Creighton University?
Creighton University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,198 students, White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Creighton University?
About 18.4% of students at Creighton University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Creighton University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Creighton University reports midpoint SAT about 1321 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Creighton University earn?
Median earnings are $63,090 six years after entry and $73,911 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Creighton University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Creighton University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Creighton University public or private?
Creighton University is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, NE.
Is Creighton University an HBCU?
No. Creighton University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Creighton University a tribal college?
No. Creighton University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Omaha, Nebraska city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.