Creighton University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $70,100 within 10 years; strong 81% graduation rate.
About This School
Creighton University is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska with approximately 4,231 undergraduate students enrolled. Creighton University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $32,380 per year. The graduation rate is 81%, and the typical graduate earns $70,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Creighton University is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2015 the university enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergraduate students on a 140-acre (57 ha) campus just outside of downtown Omaha. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university operates the Creighton University Medical Center. It has a second campus focused on health sciences located in Phoenix, Arizona.
This is a strong option for students drawn to Jesuit values and health-profession pathways, with a 92% freshman retention rate signaling that students who enroll genuinely want to stay. The financial picture is manageable — median debt of $21,500 at graduation is relatively modest, and median earnings of $70,100 a decade out suggest solid career footing for most graduates. The 72% acceptance rate means it's accessible but not a sure thing, so it rewards a thoughtful application.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
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