Creighton University

https://www.creighton.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,684

2.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$32,877

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

75.7%

7,977 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

8,397

86% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

78.1%

793 Graduates

About

Creighton University is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Creighton University were Registered Nursing (342 degrees awarded), General Finance (143 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (95 degrees).

In 2022, 2,955 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Creighton University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,207 degrees), 9.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (225 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Creighton University is $43,684, which is $19,688 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Creighton University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1815 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Creighton University is $43,684, which is $19,688 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,877.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Creighton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,684

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Creighton University was $43,684. The cost of tuition at Creighton University is $19,688 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Creighton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,877

2022 Value

5.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Creighton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,877. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Creighton University grew by 5.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Creighton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,700

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Creighton University was of $11,700 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.862% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Creighton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Creighton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2021, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Creighton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Creighton University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1815 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Creighton University received 7,977 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 2.09% annual growth. Out of those 7,977 applicants, 6,038 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,397 students enrolled at Creighton University in 2022. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Creighton University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

6,038

Accepted Out of 7,977

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Creighton University was 75.7% (6,038 admissions from 7,977 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 77.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 2.09%, while admissions declined by 4.67%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Creighton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2022)

144

Scores Submitted (2022)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Creighton University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Creighton University had a total enrollment of 8,397 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Creighton University is 7,222 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,175. This means that 86% of students enrolled at Creighton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Creighton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% White, 8.75% Asian, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 5.06% Two or More Races, 3.22% Black or African American, 0.286% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Creighton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Asian Female (6.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Creighton University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,397 students. The full-time enrollment at Creighton University is 7,222 and the part-time enrollment is 1,175. This means that 86% of students enrolled at Creighton University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Creighton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Creighton University was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Creighton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Creighton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
5,904 enrolled students
Asian
735 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
735 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Creighton University is 70.3% White, 8.75% Asian, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 5.06% Two or More Races, 3.22% Black or African American, 0.286% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 99 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 691 more women than men received degrees from Creighton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Creighton University is white (2,207 degrees awarded). There were 9.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (225 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Creighton University is Registered Nursing (342 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (143 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (95 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Creighton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (116 degrees awarded), Theology (38 degrees), and Health (1,237 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Creighton University are Registered nurses (1,475,459 people), Physicians (554,588 people), Postsecondary teachers (236,054 people), Other managers (225,636 people), and Pharmacists (204,644 people).

The most specialized majors at Creighton University in 2022 are Legal (116 degrees awarded), Theology (38 degrees), Health (1,237 degrees), Biology (219 degrees), and Physical Sciences (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Creighton University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Creighton University are Legal (116 degrees awarded), Theology (38 degrees), Health (1,237 degrees), Biology (219 degrees), and Physical Sciences (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Creighton University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,984,936 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (516,234 people), Elementary & secondary schools (434,164 people), Offices of physicians (417,161 people), and Outpatient care centers (334,003 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Creighton University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
342 degrees awarded
General Finance
143 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
95 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Creighton University was Registered Nursing with 342 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Creighton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,823

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,132 degrees were awarded to men at Creighton University, which is 0.621 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,823).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Creighton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Creighton University in General Finance, which is 3.56 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 308 degrees were awarded to men at Creighton University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.7 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 71% of students graduating from Creighton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Creighton University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.504% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,207 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
225 degrees awarded
Asian
214 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Creighton University is white (2,207 degrees awarded). There were 9.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (225 degrees).

1.32% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,364 degrees awarded
White Male
843 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Creighton University is white female (1,364 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (843 degrees).

Operations

Creighton University has an endowment valued at nearly $691M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −70M (−10.1%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Creighton University had a total salary expenditure of 447M. Creighton University employs 202 Assistant professors, 171 Associate professors and 142 Professors. Most academics at Creighton University are Female Assistant professor (130), Male Associate professor (97), and Male Professor (88).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Creighton University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 287 employees, Management, with 187 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 183 employees.

Endowment

$691M

2022 Endowment

5.63%

decline from 2021

Creighton University has an endowment valued at about $691M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Creighton University declined 5.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $644M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Creighton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$212M

2022 Salaries

3.52%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Creighton University paid a median of $212M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($447M) and a 3.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.7% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.68% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$60.3M

Instructional Salaries

568

Number of Employees

In 2022, Creighton University paid a total of $60.3M to 568 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

202 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

287 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Creighton University were Assistant professor with 202 employees, Associate professor with 171 employees, and Professor with 142 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Creighton University were Business and Financial Operations with 287 employees, Management with 187 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 183 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Creighton University was Female Assistant professor with 130 employees, Male Associate professor with 97 employees, and Male Professor with 88 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Creighton University.

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