Aurora University
Aurora, IL
81% admitted · $19,385/yr after aid
Creighton University
Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $32,456
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $80,642
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Creighton University is a private nonprofit college in Omaha, NE with 4,348 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1321 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,456 per year ($22,787 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,642 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,248
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,241
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–708
200800
SAT Math623–720
200800
ACT Composite26–31
136
What Creighton University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $65,398
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $50,960
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,787
- $30–48k$23,888
- $48–75k$24,431
- $75–110k$27,599
- $110k+$36,758
Get a personal estimate with Creighton University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $80,642
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,348
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 14%
- White69%
- Hispanic10%
- Black3%
- Asian8%
Creighton University FAQ
What is Creighton University's acceptance rate?+
Creighton University admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Creighton University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–708 on SAT Reading and Writing and 623–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1321.
What ACT score do you need for Creighton University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–31.
Is Creighton University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Creighton University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,248 students applied to Creighton University and 5,241 were admitted; 1,044 enrolled.
Does Creighton University consider legacy status?+
No. Creighton University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Creighton University require an essay?+
Creighton University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Creighton University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $65,398 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,456.
What is Creighton University's graduation rate?+
83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 181002 · How we use this data
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