Creighton University was founded in 1878 by the Society of Jesus. It was originally named Creighton College after its founder, Edward Creighton, a prominent Omaha businessman and philanthropist. The college was housed in what is now known as Old Main, the oldest building on campus. In 1917, the college became Creighton University and began offering graduate degrees in medicine and law. The university has since grown to include nine colleges and schools offering over 150 academic programs to its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s commitment to Jesuit values of service and social justice has been a major part of its mission since its founding. Throughout its history, Creighton has developed strong ties with Omaha’s business community and many members of the local community have served on the university’s board of trustees or as faculty members. In addition to providing students with an excellent education, Creighton is also dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living in Omaha by providing scholarships for those in need and investing in local communities through research initiatives.
Creighton University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Creighton University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Creighton University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Creighton University is a private Jesuit Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska. It was founded in 1878 and currently has a total enrollment of 8,259 students. The student body is composed of students from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates across its eight colleges and schools.
Creighton’s acceptance rate is 74%, making it a moderately selective school. The middle 50% of accepted students have an ACT score between 24-29 and SAT scores between 1160-1350. In terms of GPA, the middle 50% of accepted students have a GPA between 3.5-3.9 on a 4.0 scale. Creighton also requires two letters of recommendation with applications, as well as an essay or personal statement to be considered for admission. Additionally, the university also considers extracurricular activities, work experience, volunteer activities and other achievements when reviewing applications for admission.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 78% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 78% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 5,064 |
| Female applicants | 2,968 |
| Male applicants | 2,096 |
| Applicants accepted | 3,965 |
| Female applicants accepted | 2,383 |
| Male applicants accepted | 1,582 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,012 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 608 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 404 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 61% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 99% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.8 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3.5-4 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 33% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 578 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 520-630 |
| SAT Math average score | 603 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 550-660 |
| SAT Writing average score | 572 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 510-630 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 86% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 27 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 24-29 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 23-30 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 23-29 |