Creighton is a comprehensive, private university with a dynamic network of campuses in Omaha, Phoenix and the Dominican Republic. Guided by Jesuit values since 1878, we proudly embrace our roots in this faith tradition while believing strongly in the dignity of every individual and creating the spaces and relationships needed for each of our students to thrive.
The largest Catholic health professions educator in the U.S., Creighton is known nationally for its quality of programs in a range of disciplines, such as business, nursing, pharmacy and law. This renowned reputation begins with the Creighton faculty scholar-mentors who are at once singular experts in their disciplines and also attentive teachers dedicated to your long-term success as a student.
We set our students up for success by providing an education that lasts a lifetime. Youll find courses that fascinate you, faculty members who challenge and support you, and friendships youll treasure long after graduation.
Expand your horizons through our flexible curriculum and dive into what matters to you most. Learn how to express yourself as a leader as well as think critically and deeply. Seize opportunities to roll up your sleeves and live what you learn, hands-on, in the real world. See our programs for yourself or talk to an admissions counselor:
Everything we do is inspired by the Jesuit religious order, founded bySt. Ignatius more than 480years ago. Our education is guided by principles of ethical living, service to others,the search for truth and a passion forjustice. That's why you will seemembers of the Jesuit community as your instructors, pastors, chaplains and university administration and staff.
With nine schools and colleges, we offer more than 140 academic programs, degrees and majors to accommodate and develop your passions. From chemistry to social work, musical theater to business, Creighton empowers you to excel and make a difference.
Interested in the health sciences? Student Success provides world-class pre-med and pre-dental support. Have a passion for law? We offer pre-law courses, too. No other school has the breadth of offerings Creighton does.
We also encourage our Bluejays to leave the nest for a semester or two and see the world, to live, learn, and serve. Thats why we give hundreds of students the opportunity to study abroad,from the Dominican Republic to Scotland and Japan, every year.
Creighton gives you an advantage outside the classroom thanks to Student Success, our academic and career advising resource. At Creighton, youre guaranteed one-on-one advising to ensure your success here and wherever your passions lead.
Creighton students learn by example from our world-class faculty members. Their top priority is your intellectual and personal growth, which is why so many of them have been awarded Professor of the Year. Some students have coffee with their professors, even after the semester is over. Our faculty goes above and beyond to provide you with personalized instruction, working side-by-side with you in conducting research. Plus, their doors are always open.
Youll also learn from your classmates. Youll collaborate, live together, study together and serve together. Youll sit next to and strike up conversations with the doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow. Student life isnever dull on our campus.
Creighton is a formative place for students, faculty and staff to live, learn and serve in the Jesuit tradition. But dont take our word for it. See what everyone else is saying about Creighton and our schoolsandcolleges.
Creighton University ranks in the top third ofNational Universities in U.S. News & World Reports2022 rankings for Best Colleges. For a third consecutive year, Creighton returns to the prestigious list of National Universities, recognized for offering a full range of undergraduate majors and masters and doctoral programs, and for producing groundbreakingresearch.
The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, included Creighton in its 2021-22 First-gen Forwardcohort.
Creighton has produced the most Goldwater scholars of any Catholic university over the past 18 years. The Goldwater Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students for their academic achievements in the natural sciences.
Were proud to be the first Jesuit university to achieve Fair Trade status as part of Fair Trade Colleges & Universities, a national initiative to recognize institutions efforts to support fair trade through fivecriteria.
Creighton University is one of the nations most environmentally responsible colleges, according toThe Princeton Review. The education services company features Creighton inThe Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition.