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Creighton University

Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178

Official telephone: (402) 280-2700
Toll-free telephone: (800) 282-5835
Website: www.creighton.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 4,163
Full-time undergraduates: 3,909
Part-time undergraduates: 254
Total graduate students: 4,272
Full-time graduate students: 2,877
Part-time graduate students: 1,395
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 75%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.7% American Indian or Alaskan Native
11.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.5% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.2% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
69.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Nonresident Alien
0.7% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
10.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.7% Hispanic/Latino
0.4% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
71.0% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.2% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Nonresident Alien
1.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 139 acres
City or town school is located in: Omaha, NE
Population of city/town: 434,353
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Hastings, NE and Phoenix, AZ.
Online campus map: www.creighton.edu/maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Junior and senior housing subject to availability.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms
  • single-student apartments
  • married-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Theme housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 95%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 60%
Percent of students who live off campus: 40%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with their family.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Student credo, anti-retaliation, drug use, harassment, and discrimination policies.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 402
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
University archives; health sciences and law libraries.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Performing arts, integrated science centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Economically disadvantaged student service, license preparation, self-defense courses, after hours transport service, violence intervention and prevention center.
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, alcohol/substance abuse counseling, eating disorder counseling, financial aid counseling, non-traditional student, nutritionist/nutritional counseling, pregnancy counseling, rape/sexual assault counseling.
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career counseling/planning, resume referral, career resource manual.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, academic accommodations, mobility orientation, lab modification for mobility impaired students.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 87%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 5
Percent of men who join fraternities: 30%
Number of social sororities on campus: 7
Percent of women who join sororities: 46%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, radio station
School newspaper(s): Creightonian, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 15
Total number of registered organizations: 222
Campus-based religious organizations:
Catholic Student Organization, CU Jews, Knights of Columbus, Creighton Navigators, Muslim Student Association; InterVarsity Christian and Orthodox Christian Fellowships
Minority student organizations:
Hui O Hawaii, Asian World Center; African-American, Latino, and Native American Associations
International student organizations:
Chinese Culture club; African, International, and Korean Student Associations
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Best Buddies, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, College Democrats, College Republicans, Public Relations Student Society of America, Magis Ambassadors, Mock Trial Team, Student Education Association of Nebraska, Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, Student Organization of Social Workers, and Students for Life; American marketing, Financial Management, and Health Administration/Policy Student Associations; Atmospheric Science, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Medical Societies; history, Spanish, international relations, environmental science, math, biology, pre-vet, and pre-occupational therapy clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Bruce Rasmussen,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Brandy Menaugh,
SWA
Athletic department's mailing address: Athletic Director,
Bruce D. Rasmussen,
Creighton University,
2500 University Plaza,
Omaha, NE 68178
Athletics homepage: www.creighton.edu/about/
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School colors: white and blue
School mascot: Billy the Bluejay
Athletic conference memberships: Big East Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Men's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's crewyesNCAA Div. I
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's tennisyesNCAA Div. I
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. I
Athletic facilities:
fieldhouse, recreation/fitness complex, track, weight/cardio room; baseball, basketball, racquetball, squash, tennis, and walleyball courts; soccer and softball fields
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, dodgeball, flag football, golf, kickball, racquetball, softball, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball
Club sports for men:
hockey, lacrosse, mixed-martial arts, rowing, rugby, running, soccer, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for women:
lacrosse, mixed-martial arts, running, soccer, swimming, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Omaha, NE (2 miles)
Nearest other airport: Lincoln, NE (50 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Omaha, NE (2 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Omaha, NE (2 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 33% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Boston University, University of California Los Angeles, University of Colorado, Columbia University, Creighton University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, University of Illinois, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, University of Kansas, Loyola University Chicago, Marquette University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, St. Louis University, Seattle University, University of South Carolina, Washington University St. Louis.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 60% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
AmeriTrade, Berkshire Hathaway, Cerner Corporation, CHI Health, ConAgra Foods, Deloitte, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, First National Bank of Omaha, Ford, Gallup Inc., General Electric, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Mutual of Omaha, New York Life Insurance Company, Peter Kiewit & Sons, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Teneska, The Walt Disney Company, Union Pacific Railroad, Wells Fargo, Yahoo.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Major General Marcia M. Anderson, first African-American female major general
  • George Blue Spruce Jr., the nation's first full-blooded American Indian dentist
  • Dr. Barbara Braden, developer of the Braden Scale, used in hospitals/nursing homes worldwide.

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