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Creighton University

Omaha, NE·Private·~80% acceptance

Creighton University is a private university in Omaha, NE. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 80% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $31,568 per year. About 82% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $73,911 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$31,568/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $63,423
Aid cuts ~$31,855/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.48–3.98
SAT (middle 50%)1243–1428
ACT (middle 50%)26–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
82%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$63,090
median earnings, 6yr
$73,911
median earnings, 10yr
How Creighton reads an application

What Creighton values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Test scoresApplication essays
Also considered
Class rankRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyReligious commitmentVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Creighton’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Creighton requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Creighton requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Creighton University's acceptance rate?
Creighton University admits about 80% of applicants.
How much does Creighton University cost?
At Creighton University, the average net price after aid is about $31,568 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $63,423 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Creighton University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1243–1428 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
What are Creighton University's application deadlines?
Creighton University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Creighton University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Creighton University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores and Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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