More selective than 50% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 51% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Creighton University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Creighton University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Creighton University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 708 |
| SAT math | 623 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1243 | 1428 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Creighton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 620–708 | 623–720 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 610–700 | 600–700 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Creighton University compared with other Nebraska colleges?
Creighton University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | 70% | $26,919 |
| 5 | Hastings College | 72% | 49% | $24,452 |
| 6 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | 60% | $21,863 |
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska | 86% | 65% | $23,965 |
| 11 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 87% | 47% | $13,441 |
| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 87% | 67% | $17,747 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at Creighton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Creighton University admissions questions
What is the Creighton University acceptance rate?
Creighton University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,241 of 7,248 applicants were admitted.
Does Creighton University require the SAT or ACT?
Creighton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 51% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Creighton University?
The middle 50% of Creighton University enrolled first-year students scored 1243–1428 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Creighton University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,044 of 5,241).
Is Creighton University getting harder to get into?
Creighton University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Creighton University overview