Creighton University () is a private

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in 1878, the university is accredited by the

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. In 2015 the university enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergraduate students on a campus just outside of downtown Omaha. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university operates the Creighton University Medical Center. It has a second campus focused on health sciences located in

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History

The university was founded as Creighton College on September 2, 1878, through a gift from Mary Lucretia Creighton, who stipulated in her will that a school be established in memory of her husband, Omaha businessman Edward Creighton. The college began with 120 students, taught by five Jesuits and two lay teachers. Edward's brother, John A. Creighton, is credited with fostering and sustaining the university's early growth and endowment. In 1878, the College of Arts and Sciences was established, and remains the largest college today. Shortly after, in 1885, the Creighton University Observatory was built on campus. Women were first admitted in 1913. In 1958, the college split into Creighton Preparatory School and Creighton University.

Academics

The schools and colleges at Creighton are: * College of Arts & Sciences * Heider College of Business * College of Nursing * School of Dentistry * School of Medicine * School of Pharmacy & Health Professions * School of Law The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest school, containing about 28% of the university's enrolled students.2015-2016 Creighton University Fact Book
Creighton.edu. Retrieved August 22, 2016. In 2021, the university opened its Phoenix Health Sciences Campus.

Athletics

Creighton competes in

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athletics as a member of the Big East. Nicknamed the Bluejays, Creighton fields 14 teams in eight sports. The women's basketball team won the WNIT championship in 2004. It plays all home games on campus at

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Demographics

As of Spring 2025, Creighton has a total enrollment of 8,403 students. Of those, 4,276 are undergraduate students and 4,127 are graduate students. From Creighton's Class of 2020, 14% count themselves as first-generation college attendees in their families. 26% are students of color, and 56% of the class is female; 82% of the class have taken part in volunteer service.

Admissions

Creighton University reported an acceptance rate of 72% in 2022. In Fall 2023, 7,248 first-year students applied whilst 5,241 were admitted. 1,044 enrolled.

Student clubs and organizations

The university has more than 200 student organizations:

Residence halls

There are eight residence halls. They are all

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John P. Schlegel, S.J. Center for Service and Justice

The John P. Schlegel, S.J. Center for Service and Justice (SCSJ) promotes service projects and education about justice.

Performing arts

* The Department of Fine and Performing Arts houses a Chamber Choir, Gospel Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and University Chorus. The men's a cappella ensemble is known as the Creightones. * The Creighton Dance Company's repertoire draws on classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance, jazz and musical theatre dance. * Theatrical productions are held in the university's Lied Education Center for the Arts.

Student media

* The student newspaper is called ''The Creightonian.'' It was a finalist for the 2007 and 2010 Pacemaker Award for college journalism. * ''Shadows'' is Creighton's literature and arts publication.

Notable alumni

There are more than 68,470 alumni of Creighton University living in 93 countries. Nearly 30 percent live in Nebraska. The largest number of alumni outside the United States reside in Canada, Japan, and Malaysia.

Notable faculty

* Raymond J. Bishop * Barbara Braden * Virgil Blum * Patrick Borchers * Raymond A. Bucko * Judith M. Burnfield * John Calvert * Edward P. J. Corbett * Frank Crawford * Blase J. Cupich * Ross Horning * Henry T. Lynch * D. S. Malik * Francis I. McKenna * R. R. Reno * Joseph F. Rigge * William J. Riley * Robert F. Rossiter Jr. * Roger Lawrence Schwietz * Hugh Sidey * Constantine Joseph Smyth * William O. Stephens * Lyle Elmer Strom * LaNada War Jack

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References

External links

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Official athletics website
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