More selective than 50% of Nebraska colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $63,423. College Scorecard.
Higher than 100% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 92% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 95% of Nebraska colleges we cover and 89% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Creighton University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 7,248 applicants, Creighton University admitted 5,241 and 1,044 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1243–1428 on the SAT or 26–31 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Creighton University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Creighton University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Creighton University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Nebraska. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,472 | $83,730 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $22,095 | $90,369 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $23,405 | $95,726 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $28,113 | $114,982 | 3.1 years |
| $110k+ | $35,090 | $143,518 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($73,911) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,362 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Creighton University majors, earnings & careers
Creighton University offers 57 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at Creighton University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,314 | — |
| Accounting | $95,837 | $26,893 |
| Finance | $89,079 | $26,975 |
| Marketing | $85,891 | $24,250 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $85,268 | $24,951 |
| Nursing | $84,294 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $79,977 | $24,327 |
| Economics | $75,602 | $26,250 |
Quick list of all 57 majors
- Accounting$95,837
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Anthropology—
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$51,544
- Business Administration$73,110
- Chemistry—
- Classical and Ancient Studies—
- Classics—
- Communications—
- Computational Science—
- Computer and Information Sciences$104,314
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Data Science—
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—
- Economics$75,602
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance$89,079
- German—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration$79,977
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- International Business—
- International Relations—
- Journalism$67,808
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$69,590
- Legal Studies / Paralegal—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Science / Analytics$85,268
- Marketing$85,891
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Neuroscience—
- Nursing$84,294
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Physiology$74,391
- Political Science$51,993
- Psychology$55,422
- Psychology (Research)—
- Public Health—
- Social Work$61,829
- Sociology—
- Software and Media Applications—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Omaha
Overall prices in the Omaha, NE-IA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,450. Housing costs 14% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 33 inches of rain a year, 27 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Douglas County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Douglas County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Creighton University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Nebraska by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | 80% | $31,568 | 83% | $73,911 | This school |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | 86% | $23,965 | 65% | $52,415 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 | |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | $26,919 | 70% | $70,845 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Creighton University would cost you $13,241 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Creighton University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,284).
- Nebraska Wesleyan University gives aided families $3,387 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $48,856 | $43,572 | +$5,284 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | +$200 |
| Housing & meals | $12,790 | $9,982 | +$2,808 |
| Personal & travel | $2,800 | $3,500 | −$700 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,223 | −$4,485 | +$2,262 |
| Sticker price | $63,423 | $53,569 | +$9,854 |
| Average grants | −$31,855 | −$35,242 | +$3,387 |
| You pay | $31,568 | $18,327 | +$13,241 |
“+” means Creighton University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Creighton University
What is the Creighton University acceptance rate?
Creighton University accepts 80% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 5,241 of 7,248 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1243–1428 on the SAT or 26–31 on the ACT.
How much does Creighton University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $63,423 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $31,568 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $20,472 and families earning $110k+ pay $35,090.
How much do Creighton University graduates earn?
Former Creighton University students earn a median $73,911 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Creighton University graduation rate?
83% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 94% return for their second year.
How long does a Creighton University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Creighton University costs about $95,726 after grants ($23,405 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $73,911 ten years after starting, $37,362 more than high school graduates in Nebraska ($36,549), so the cost is repaid in 2.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Creighton University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/creighton-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).