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Campus Housing

Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 2,450
Average Housing Costs $5,220
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 62%
Number of Dormitories 6
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 3
Best Dorms
  • Davis Square
  • Heider Hall
  • Kenefick Hall
  • Opus Square
Worst Dorms
  • Gallagher Hall
  • Kiewit Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In Kiewit, many students smell a persistent odor of mold and gym socks and are constantly catching people making out in common areas. In Deglman, the all-female dorm, ladies learn that single-sex living might mean brighter hallways and fresher smells, but it also means catfights and running into men during all hours of the night. Each sophomore dorm has its advantages. McGloin is the hands-down winner for its design and space—four students share a two-bedroom suite with a bathroom, living area, and kitchenette that includes a fridge and microwave. Swanson is also suite-style, but its suites are doubles that share a bathroom between four roommates. However, its benefit is that it is slightly more central to campus, meaning residents can wake up five precious minutes later.

Time is by far the greatest advantage of any on-campus housing, which is why many choose to stay on campus, even after the required freshman and sophomore years end. Although upperclassmen dorms Davis Square and Opus Square may be a bit expensive ($570 per person for a four-bedroom, four-person apartment that includes two bathrooms, a kitchen, and living room), utility costs are included, and living on campus saves gas money. While certain freshman residence hall rooms contain fewer square-footage per person than the state of Nebraska requires for penitentiary inmates, most students are thrilled with their humble cells. Campus housing is a great place to bond, and it’s unlikely you’re going to find yourself short a battery or dinner buddy any time of day.

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Campus Housing at Creighton University

rock2011

Public Relations '15

3.8
B+

Freshman Housing Is AWFUL

Freshman housing sucks. But after that, housing on campus is awesome

Apr 21, 2012

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Campus Housing at Creighton University

sgcuevas

Entrepreneurship '15

4.2
A-

Living in the Dorms

Living in the dorms on Creighton's campus is pretty fun. In terms of facilities, it is just like your average dorm. No one likes the idea of community baths and showers. However, I reside in Deglman Hall which is the cleanest all freshman dorm on campus. But dorm life is so much more than being in a certain facility. It's about the experiences that occur there that enable you to grow and develop and really just enjoy college life, especially as one embarks on his/her own life's ambitions. I love the people I have met through forming. It has definitely brought a great appreciation to me in terms of friendship and camaraderie.

Feb 10, 2012

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Campus Housing at Creighton University

Kather1631

Business Management '15

3.1
B-

Life on Campus

Campus Housing is decent as Creighton. It gets better as you get farther in your schooling. The dorms are old, but the rooms are spacious enough. The amenities aren't that great, group bathrooms are no fun. Getting into the housing process is pretty easy. You just have to fill out some paperwork and you're good to go. Socializing is pretty good in the dorms, there is usually something going on.

Jan 31, 2012

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User rating for Creighton University - Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 30 user reviews.

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Facts

Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Suites
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Lofts
  • Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Bookshelf
  • Cable TV and phone jacks
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet connection
  • Free campus and local phone calls
  • Window coverings
Also Available Smoke-free living option, family housing

Available for Rent

Minifridge with microwave

Cleaning Service

Common areas are cleaned by staff.

Did You Know?
  • On-campus students are glowing since the school got a new cable provider, allowing all on-campus students to get free HBO and several other normal channels. Previously, free choices were largely limited to educational networks, Lifetime, and a ton of foreign language channels.
  • The University recently opened a new upperclassman residence hall, Opus Square, designed to be similar to Davis Square, which has spacious apartments, but the convenience of living in a residence hall on campus.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Deglman Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 160
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: First-year students
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Chapel, floor lounges, laundry facilities, lower level complete with full kitchen, newer lobby, study lounges.

Gallagher Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 195
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: First-year students
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: 24-hour computer lab, first-floor living room/lounge with television, kitchenette with microwave, ping-pong, study areas, video games.

Kiewit Hall
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 500
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: First-year students
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Chapel, computer lab, hall lobby, kitchenettes and furnished common areas on each floor, meeting room, TV room.

McGloin Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 270
Bathrooms: Private in each suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores
Room Types: Four-person suites
Special Features: computer lab, Java Jay Coffeehouse in lower level, laundry, study lounge. Building hosts annual block party, community barbecues, and other events.

Opus Square
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 283
Bathrooms: One or two per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors, seniors
Room Types: Two-, three-, and four-bedroom units, including 12 loft-style units
Special Features: Opened in fall of 2006, located next to soccer field.

Swanson Hall
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 440
Bathrooms: Private in each suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores
Room Types: Four-person suites
Special Features: Chapel, computer lab, kitchen, lounges on each floor, meeting rooms, study room. Higher floors offer terrific views of campus and downtown Omaha.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Davis Square
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 270
Bathrooms: One per room in two-bedroom apartment, and two per room in three- and four-bedroom apartments
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors, seniors
Room Types: Singles in two-, three-, or four-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Cherry wood furniture, Davis Diner, laundry, outdoor grills, laundry, XXL twin bed.

Heider Hall
Floors: 12
Number of Units: 120
Bathrooms: One per apartment
Coed: Yes
Residents: Graduate and professional students
Room Types: Efficiencies, one- and two-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Computer and study areas, laundry, limited underground parking, vending.

Kenefick Hall
Floors: 16
Number of Units: 400
Bathrooms: One per apartment
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Efficiencies, one-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Chapel, exercise room, laundry, mailboxes, multimedia theater, study area, underground garage, vending.

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