At a glance
Average net price
$31,568
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.4%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
4,348
In-state tuition
$48,856
Out-of-state tuition
$48,856
Cost of attendance
$63,423
Median earnings (10y)
$73,911
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,321
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 94.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (32%), stem (24%), business (24%).
- STEM24%
- Health32%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts7%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services1%
- Health professions31.8%~1,381 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business23.6%~1,027 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences18.5%~806 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.7%~247 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.3%~230 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.9%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.6%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.3%~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.2%~53 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.2%~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 622 | $64,954 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 397 | $63,529 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 329 | $57,629 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 274 | $54,080 | $26,975 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 254 | $99,830 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 238 | $54,116 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 236 | — | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 227 | $121,422 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 165 | — | $24,951 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 159 | $15,648 | $26,959 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 151 | $102,666 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 148 | — | $25,292 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 142 | $51,497 | $24,250 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 141 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 103 | $95,121 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 99 | $46,316 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 98 | $58,537 | $26,893 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 93 | $50,507 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 83 | $47,149 | $26,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 80 | $40,253 | $24,327 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 77 | $56,586 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 70 | $50,312 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 64 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 54 | $74,432 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 51 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 48 | $44,767 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 47 | $16,304 | $26,733 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $24,625 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | $25,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 42 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 41 | $32,614 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $21,875 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Graduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Dispute Resolution. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Creighton University
Creighton University is a mid-sized institution located in Omaha, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,348 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Creighton University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,568 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,856 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $63,423 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.4%, a strong completion outcome. 94.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $73,911 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Creighton University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (32% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Creighton University accepts 80% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,321. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Omaha, Nebraska (city), Creighton University draws students from across Nebraska and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Creighton University
Q.How much does Creighton University cost?
The average net price at Creighton University is $31,568 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $63,423.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Creighton University?
Creighton University has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Creighton University?
Creighton University admits 80% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Creighton University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Creighton University graduate earns $73,911 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Creighton University?
Published tuition is $48,856 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Creighton University located?
Creighton University is located in Omaha, Nebraska (ZIP 68178).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Creighton University at their official website.