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Situated in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton University is a private Roman Catholic institution situated upon 108 acres. It was founded in 1878 when Mary Lucretia Creighton expressed her desire in her will to establish a school in the memory of her husband. The university offers graduate and undergraduate programs. Its Schools and Colleges are as follows :
The athletics teams of the college are popularly known as the Bluejays, or just Jays. Creighton University participates in the NCAA Division I Athletics and is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Creighton has fourteen teams in eight sports. Of these the most renowned is the men’s basketball team. In the last eleven seasons, Creighton University has had more than twenty wins in various sporting events.
Overview of Creighton University
Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1878 in the Jesuit intellectual tradition. As such, it has served for many years as a top tier university and a leader in values-based education. Consistently ranked as the #1 Master's degree-granting university in the Midwest by US News & World Report in the magazine's "America's Best Colleges" edition, Creighton now offers an array of online graduate degree programs in specialized fields of study.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Creighton Online Programs include Master of Science (MS) Degrees in the following specialties of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution:
Also offered online is a Masters of Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Degree Program.
Creighton University Online Admissions
Admission to Creighton University Online can be initiated via a downloadable Online Application form. Applicants should download the form, print it out, and mail it to the school's Online Admissions Office.
Creighton University Online Faculty Quality
Faculty members are outstanding scholars and dedicated teachers. As part of "faculty outreach", instructors devote time to service on boards, commissions, and committees that serve local, regional, national, and international communities.
Creighton University Online Student Body
Creighton's online students possess a passion for learning as well as a zeal for making a difference. The school's focus on the development of the ethical and spiritual character produces students who are highly motivated to succeed and make a lasting impact in their chosen career field.
Creighton University Online Student Life
Students in the online program interact fully with their professors and fellow students in a unique virtual classroom setting. The online curricula are developed by industry experts and professional instructional designers. Graduates earn the same respected degree as students who attend on-campus.
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
General Phone: (402) 280-2700
http://www.creighton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 372 | pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutics and drug design, medical preparatory |
| Business And Management | 220 | finance, business, marketing, accounting, MIS, business management, international business, small business operations, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 199 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, mental health nursing |
| Law | 152 | law, pre-law |
| Science | 151 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, anatomy, physics, atmospheric sciences, bacteriology, pharmacology |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | English, history, political science, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, economics, ancient civilizations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 115 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 90 | theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, theology, philosophy |
| Media | 73 | journalism, communication studies, organizational communications |
| Education And Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, secondary school administration, elementary/middle school admin |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 57 | occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | health service and sciences, dental hygienist |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health care administration |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Creighton in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 867 | 50 |
| First-professional degree | 520 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 185 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 90 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 29 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 10 |
In 2007, Creighton had a total enrollment of 6,992 students (6,563 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 31% |
| Iowa | 13% |
| Minnesota | 8% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Hawaii | 6% |
| Kansas | 6% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Creighton offers campus housing for 2,385 of its 6,563 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Omaha, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,274 | 3,476 | 81% | 950 | 27% |
| Men | 1,759 | 1,386 | 79% | 372 | 27% |
| Women | 2,515 | 2,090 | 83% | 578 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,634 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,634 |
| Room and board | $ 8,180 |
| Room charge | $ 4,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Creighton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254200)
Creighton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 274 | 98 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 114 | 83 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 70 | 93 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $133,049 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 43 | $98,944 | 27 | $93,551 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 19 | $90,099 | 52 | $77,945 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 12 | $71,730 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 78 | $103,785 | 93 | $81,202 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $99,787 | 10 | $76,873 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 58 | $70,578 | 36 | $64,230 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $56,531 | 47 | $55,165 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $41,941 | 12 | $42,165 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 178 | $73,733 | 105 | $58,855 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 153 | 267 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Track | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 124 | 172 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Creighton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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