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Creighton University
Most applicants get into Creighton University — 79.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Creighton University sits in Omaha proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $104,314 four years out. Faculty pay averages $129,708 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,348 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 94.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1210 and 1400 — above the NE middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Creighton University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Creighton University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1210–1400 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Creighton University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 660 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Creighton University received 7,248 applications and admitted 5,241 (72.3%), with 1,044 enrolling.
How Creighton University compares
| Creighton University | Nebraska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.8% | 79.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,856 | $20,640 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $73,911 | $53,909 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Creighton University student earns $73,911 — 37% above the Nebraska median of $53,909 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Creighton University lists tuition at $48,856 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Creighton University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $48,856 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Creighton University enrolls 4,348 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Creighton University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
83.4% of Creighton University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $48,856 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Creighton University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,314 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,837 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $89,079 |
| Marketing | $85,891 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $85,268 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,294 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $79,977 |
| Economics | $75,602 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $74,391 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,110 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $69,590 |
| Journalism | $67,808 |
| Social Work | $61,829 |
| Psychology, General | $55,422 |
| Political Science and Government | $51,993 |
| Biology, General | $51,544 |
Median earnings for these 16 Creighton University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $73,911 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional Creighton University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Creighton University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1210–1400 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Creighton University's acceptance rate?
72.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,241 admitted from 7,248 applicants.
How much does Creighton University cost?
At Creighton University, published tuition is $48,856 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Creighton University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Creighton University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $73,911 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- Bryan College of Health Sciences — 67.4% admitted
- Hastings College — 71.7% admitted
- Clarkson College — 78.2% admitted
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health — 73.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.