Creighton University

https://www.creighton.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,800

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,636

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

79.8%

7,907 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,581

87.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

82.8%

925 Graduates

About

Creighton University is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Creighton University were Registered Nursing (279 degrees awarded), General Finance (119 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (84 degrees).

In 2024, 2,637 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Creighton University. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,882 degrees), 7.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (237 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Creighton University is $46,800, which is $14,880 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Creighton University is $46,800, which is $14,880 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,636.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Creighton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Creighton University was $46,800. The cost of tuition at Creighton University is $14,880 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Creighton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,636

2024 Value

2.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Creighton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,636. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Creighton University grew by 2.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Creighton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,310

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Creighton University was of $12,310 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.06% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Creighton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Creighton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.26% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Creighton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Creighton University received 7,907 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.09% annual growth. Out of those 7,907 applicants, 6,306 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,581 students enrolled at Creighton University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Creighton University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,306

Accepted Out of 7,907

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Creighton University was 79.8% (6,306 admissions from 7,907 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.09%, while admissions grew by 20.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Creighton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

110

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Creighton University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Creighton University had a total enrollment of 8,581 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Creighton University is 7,527 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,054. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Creighton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Creighton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.2% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.08% Asian, 5.55% Two or More Races, 3.39% Black or African American, 0.478% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Creighton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.5%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.5%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Asian Female (7.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Creighton University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,581 students. The full-time enrollment at Creighton University is 7,527 and the part-time enrollment is 1,054. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Creighton University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Creighton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Creighton University was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Creighton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Creighton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,850 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
874 enrolled students
Asian
779 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Creighton University is 68.2% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.08% Asian, 5.55% Two or More Races, 3.39% Black or African American, 0.478% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 78 students (0.909%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 607 more women than men received degrees from Creighton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Creighton University is white (1,882 degrees awarded). There were 7.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (237 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Creighton University is Registered Nursing (279 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (119 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (84 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Creighton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (151 degrees awarded), Theology (34 degrees), and Biology (219 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Creighton University are Registered nurses (1,578,500 people), Physicians (568,611 people), Other managers (253,134 people), Postsecondary teachers (237,230 people), and Pharmacists (214,746 people).

The most specialized majors at Creighton University in 2024 are Legal (151 degrees awarded), Theology (34 degrees), Biology (219 degrees), Health (1,105 degrees), and Physical Sciences (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Creighton University are Surgeons, Physicians, Gaming services workers, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Creighton University are Legal (151 degrees awarded), Theology (34 degrees), Biology (219 degrees), Health (1,105 degrees), and Physical Sciences (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Creighton University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,140,400 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (546,383 people), Elementary & secondary schools (472,756 people), Offices of physicians (410,375 people), and Outpatient care centers (384,463 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Creighton University.

General Business Administration & Management

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Creighton University was General Business Administration & Management with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Creighton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,015

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,622

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,015 degrees were awarded to men at Creighton University, which is 0.626 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,622).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Creighton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Creighton University in General Finance, which is 3.17 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 237 degrees were awarded to men at Creighton University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.51 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 70% of students graduating from Creighton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,882 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
237 degrees awarded
Asian
216 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Creighton University is white (1,882 degrees awarded). There were 7.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (237 degrees).

1.25% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,364 degrees awarded
White Female
1,312 degrees awarded
White Female
1,204 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Creighton University is white female (1,364 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,312 degrees).

Operations

Creighton University has an endowment valued at nearly $783M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 110M (14%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Creighton University had a total salary expenditure of 503M. Creighton University employs 201 Assistant professors, 172 Associate professors and 126 Professors. Most academics at Creighton University are Female Assistant professor (124), Male Associate professor (90), and Female Associate professor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Creighton University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 294 employees, Management, with 219 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 201 employees.

Endowment

$783M

2024 Endowment

4.99%

growth from 2023

Creighton University has an endowment valued at about $783M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Creighton University grew 4.99% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $531M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Creighton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$235M

2024 Salaries

3.79%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Creighton University paid a median of $235M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($503M) and a 3.79% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.78% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.52% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$61.8M

Instructional Salaries

549

Number of Employees

In 2024, Creighton University paid a total of $61.8M to 549 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Creighton University were Business and Financial Operations with 294 employees, Management with 219 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 201 employees.

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