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Student-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Full-Time Student Population 6,479
Part-Time Student Population 906
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 474
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 199
Total FT Faculty 734
Faculty with Terminal Degree 85%
Average Faculty Salary $76,213
Full-Time Retention Rate 88%
Part-Time Retention Rate 50%
Graduation Rate 77%
Programs/Majors Offered 81
Average Course Load 15-18 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 48%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 47%
  • 50 or More Students: 5%

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By and large, students agree that one of the best things about Creighton’s academics is the dedication of faculty. Students feel that most of their teachers really seem to care. Open-door policies, quick e-mail responses, and general concern for both academic progress and personal happiness have students singing their teachers’ praises. The generally small class sizes also help; students in majors that have more students per class typically express less satisfaction with their educational experiences and greater detachment from professors. Students also agree that most classes have heavy workloads, which is to be expected from college. However, it can be surprising to discover that a relatively little-known school is so challenging. Here, you can’t expect to spend as much time partying as your state school counterparts when there are so many chapters to read each night.

The Jesuit tradition prepares students for the real world by showing them many different approaches to considering ideas and solving problems. Students are personally invested in their own education here—you can go through the motions and get a degree anywhere, but Creighton will bend and challenge your brain. An important component of making this education so thorough is the buffet of basic requirements—the liberal education all students receive. At the base is a broad spectrum of classes that involve learning in various ways, from the logic of philosophy to the analysis of literature to the inquiry of theology. For those who seek a comprehensive education that teaches “the whole person,” Creighton is just right.

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alissachoy

Nursing '15

4.6
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Excellent

The professors are hard. Some are easier than others.

May 18, 2012

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frankfrank3

Medicine '14

5.0
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Great

Well know around the country for some of the best grad schools around. And they are one of the only schools with almost all major grad programs.

May 04, 2012

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greggshill

Pharmacology '15

4.6
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Amazing Opportunities Offered

There are many different undergrad and graduate opportunities at the university - the most of any Jesuit university in the country. The school and its staff are there to help and go way above and beyond anything expected to help you be successful.

Apr 28, 2012

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User rating for Creighton University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 46 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: Yes
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit and/or placement available
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions College of Arts & Sciences
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Law: 4%
  • Medicine: 3%
  • Pharmacy Studies: 4%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 6%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Harper Center
  • Hixson-Lied Science Building
  • Java Jay Coffeehouse
  • Klutznick Law Library
  • Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library
  • Skutt Student Center
Did You Know?
  • Creighton students come from more than 40 different countries.
  • More than 95 percent of Creighton graduates are employed, involved in volunteer work, or attending graduate or professional school within six months of graduating.
  • Several departments offer courses that integrate a semester-long community service project into academic work.
  • Creighton requires that students take four certified writing courses before graduation—so if you don't come here with strong writing abilities, you'll leave with them.
  • Most departments have upperclassmen or graduate student tutors who provide free help at student-friendly hours.
  • What is a core curriculum? Creighton's core curriculum is designed in the Jesuit tradition. Its purpose is to provide a broad base of general knowledge in different areas, as well as teach students how to think from the backdrop of different disciplines. Theology, philosophy, English, math, science, and social science are among those required to ensure that the Creighton education is a well-rounded one. The downside of the core is that it makes fitting all those classes and the classes needed for your major into four years somewhat difficult.

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