Creighton University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Omaha, Nebraska with 4,348 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, costs an average of $32,456 a year after grants and graduates 83% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Creighton University acceptance rate and admissions
Creighton University admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 620 to 708, math 623 to 720). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Creighton University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Creighton University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Creighton University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $50,960 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,453 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $65,398 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $32,456 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $32,456 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,942 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Creighton University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Creighton University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 83% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $80,642 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Creighton University majors and what graduates earn
Creighton University awarded bachelor's degrees in 47 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($95,837).
All 47 majors at Creighton University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Creighton University
36 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 36 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 196 | $73,328 | $175,002 |
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 164 | $64,762 | $290,332 |
| Law | Professional doctorate | 149 | $68,601 | $154,760 |
| Dentistry | Professional doctorate | 116 | $143,831 | $363,814 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 96 | $113,868 | $230,693 |
| Business administration | Master's | 96 | $102,308 | $46,552 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 48 | $115,676 | $76,950 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 47 | $115,845 | $78,425 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 46 | $107,337 | $143,797 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 27 | $95,387 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 25 | $68,069 | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 25 | $106,133 | $38,997 |
| Accounting | Master's | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | Master's | 21 | $53,086 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 13 | $57,274 | $41,000 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's | 7 | $59,873 | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 7 | $151,229 | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 6 | $63,164 | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Neuroscience | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Creighton University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 4,348 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Creighton University?
Creighton University admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Creighton University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $50,960. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $32,456 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Creighton University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 620 to 708 in reading and writing and 623 to 720 in math, and 26 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Creighton University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Creighton University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Creighton University?
83% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Creighton University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $80,642 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.