College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1878 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,988 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$239,517,199 |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$23,832 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,842 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
180 |
Honor Societies: |
Sociology 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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Creightonian (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
1 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
21% |
Number of Sororities: |
5 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
1 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
28% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Abbott 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 |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
886,703 |
Library Facilities: |
Health Sciences Library
Law Library |
Museums |
Hixon-Lied Science Center; Lied Center of the Performing Arts |
Computers Available: |
780 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
480 |
Wired Labs: |
680 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (67%), women's dorms (8%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (21%), special housing for disabled students (0%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
108 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Omaha, NE (3), Lincoln, Nebr. (50) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Omaha, NE (5) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Omaha, NE (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Nebraska at Omaha) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Welcome Week, Jay Jam, Homecoming, Hawaiian Luau, International Student's Association Banquet, Celebrate Diversity Week, All-Nations Powwow |
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