Creighton University

Creighton University was created in 1878 as the Creighton College. Its main campus is spread across an area of more than 120 acres just outside the downtown business district of Omaha, Nebraska. The university is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges. According to the U.S. News and World Report, Creighton Universities has consistently ranked number one in the category of best masters level universities in the Midwestern region. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Business Administration
• Graduate School
• School of Dentistry
• School of Law
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
• University College

Creighton University has an active Greek Life. Some of the fraternities and sororities of the university are Delta Zeta, Lambda Theta Nu, Gamma Phi Beta, Theta Phi Alpha, Pi Beta Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta and Phi Kappa Psi.

The sports teams of Creighton University take part in the NCAA Division I's Missouri Valley Conference. Its sports teams are known as the Bluejays. The sports teams include basketball, soccer, baseball, football, softball, tennis, volleyball, golf and cross country.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in medicine, law, science, and religion and philosophy.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 6,992 in 2007-2008 (8,639 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 57% of enrolled students and graduate students are 43%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Creighton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Creighton provides on-campus housing for 2,433 of its 8,639 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Missouri Valley Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 114 male students received the aid (men were 43% of those receiving aid) and 153 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 57% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: