# Creighton University

Private nonprofit college in Omaha, NE. IPEDS ID 181002.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/creighton-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/creighton-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 80% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $31,568 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 83%; beats 100% of NE colleges and 92% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $73,911; beats 95% of NE colleges and 89% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,472 |
| 30-48k | $22,095 |
| 48-75k | $23,405 |
| 75-110k | $28,113 |
| 110k+ | $35,090 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.09 years on average (73% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $73,911 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $63,423
- Tuition and fees: $48,856
- Housing and meals: $12,790; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 620–708; SAT math: 623–720; ACT: 26–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,248 applicants, 5,241 admitted, 1,044 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 80%, ACT 26–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 72%, ACT 24–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (57 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | $104,314 | not reported |
| Accounting | $68,070 | $95,837 | $26,893 |
| Finance | $60,605 | $89,079 | $26,975 |
| Marketing | $56,641 | $85,891 | $24,250 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $65,365 | $85,268 | $24,951 |
| Nursing | $77,587 | $84,294 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $46,084 | $79,977 | $24,327 |
| Economics | $54,827 | $75,602 | $26,250 |
| Physiology | $23,926 | $74,391 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $47,427 | $73,110 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $69,590 | not reported |
| Journalism | $43,139 | $67,808 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $61,829 | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | $55,422 | not reported |
| Political Science | $35,311 | $51,993 | $24,625 |
| Biology | $27,924 | $51,544 | $26,959 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | $51,625 | not reported | $21,875 |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computational Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | $26,733 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | $26,845 | not reported | $25,292 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | $47,496 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,600 (Omaha, NE-IA), $84,730 (NE), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Finance → Financial analyst: median wage $87,850 (Omaha, NE-IA), $85,320 (NE), $102,740 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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