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Creighton University
Omaha,
NE
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate76%
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About Creighton University
Creighton University is a private, religious university in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. Creighton University was founded in 1878. The university currently enrolls around 8,397 students a year, including 4,290 undergrad students.
Creighton University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Creighton University. The acceptance rate at Creighton University is 76%. In 2022, 7,976 students applied to Creighton University and 6,037 were admitted.
| Creighton University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 76% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 79% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 14% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Creighton University is located Omaha.
If you want to see Creighton University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Omaha, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Eppley Airfield.
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College Info
Creighton University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Creighton University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Creighton University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Creighton University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1400
Math SAT Range
598 - 720
Reading SAT Range
610 - 700
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1400 and Above
Good
1220 to 1400
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Creighton University students is 1302. Applicants with SAT scores of 1400 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Creighton University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1400 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Creighton University.
Creighton University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$59,790
In State$59,790
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$45,000
$45,000
Fees
$2,000
$2,000
Housing
$12,790
$12,790
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Creighton University is like? There are approximately 8,397 students enrolled at Creighton University, including 4,290 undergraduate students and 4,107 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 23% percent are from NE and 77% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time23%
In State77%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,397
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
76%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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