Creighton University

2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
http://www.creighton.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1878
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit)
Undergrad Students3,988
Endowment239,517,199
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition23,832
Room/Board7,842
Services
Associated FirmsAbbott Laboratories, Ameritrade, Applied Underwriters, Berkshire Hathaway, Commercial Federal Bank, ConAgra Foods, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, First Data Resources, First National Bank, Gallup Organization, Harrah's Entertainment, infoUSA, KPMG, LaSalle Bank
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsHixon-Lied Science Center; Lied Center of the Performing Arts
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsHixon-Lied Science Center; Lied Center of the Performing Arts
Periodical Subs29,630
# of Books886,703
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months95%
within one year98%
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities21%
Students in sororities28%
Campus Size108 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing59%
College housing typescoed dorms (67%), women's dorms (8%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular EventsWelcome Week, Jay Jam, Homecoming, Hawaiian Luau, International Student's Association Banquet, Celebrate Diversity Week, All-Nations Powwow
Nearest AirportOmaha, NE (3), Lincoln, Nebr. (50)
Nearest TrainOmaha, NE (5)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations180
# of fraternities5
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities21%
Students in sororities28%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Creightonian (weekly)
Honor SocietiesSociology Alpha Kappa Delta, Jseuit Alpha Sigma Nu, Accounting Beta Alpha Psi, German Delta Phi Alpha, Classics Eta Sigma Phi, Financial Management Association, Education Kappa Delta Pi, Communications Lambda Pi Eta, National Residence Hall Honorary, National Society of Collegate Scholars, Leadership Omicron Delta Kappa, Greek Life Order of Omega, Political Science Pi Sigma Alpha, Social Work Phi Alpha, History Phu Alpha Theta, Chemistry Phi Lambda Upsilon, Biology Phi Sigma, Philosophy Phi Sigma Tau, Mathematics Pi Mu Epsilon, Psychology Psi Chi, Physics Sigma Pi Sigma, English Sigma Tau Delta, Theology Theta Alpha Kappa;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Jays for Christ, Muslim Student Association, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Protestant Student Organization, Rosary Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African-American Student Association, Chinese Student Association, Gay Straight Alliance, Gay Straight Law Alliance, Hui O Hawaii. Latino Student Association, Indian Cultural Society, International Student Association, Native American Association;
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) CU Atmospheric Science Society; Shadows; Women's Interdisciplinary Studies Exchange; Health Administration & Policy Student Group; Biology Club; Pre Law Organization; Pep Band; Siociology-Anthropology & Justice & Society Club; Students Theater Arts Guild; Creighton University's Mock Trail Team; Environmental Science Club; Student Education Association of Nebraska; Chess and Games Club; CU Business Administration Congress; Creighton Students Union; Nursing Senate; Panhellenic Council; Association of Information Technologies Professionals; Oratorical Society; Exercise Science Excellence in Leadership; Amnesty International; College Republicans; Academy of Students of Pharmacy; Women's Law Students Association; Korean Students Association; Criminal Law Society; Habitat for Humanity Creighton Chapter; Peace and Justice Cooperative; Creighton Student for Life; Military Medical Student Association; Student Bar Association; Magis Ambassadors; Pi Theta Epsilon: Occupational Therapy; Project Cure (Creighton United in Relief Efforts); Physical Therapy Leadership Guild; Knights of Columbus; Alpha Phi Omega: Service; Rho Chi: Pharmacy; Intellectual Property Law Society; Sprots Physical Therapy Association; J. U. S. T. I. C. E. American Medical Student Asssociation; American Medical Women's Association; National Community Pharmacists Association; Associated Dental Students of Creighton University; Student Empowerment Network; Pep Band; Dance Club; Swim Club; Rugby Club; Student Athlete Board of Advisors; Swing Choir; Operation Smile; Martial Arts Club; Rowing Assocation; Bluejay Lacrosse Club; Pershing Rifles; Mid-West Valley Karate Club; Birdcage; Outdoor Adventure Club; Ultimate Frisbee Organization