Creighton University is a private, Jesuit university in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2015 the university enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergraduate students on a 140-acre campus just outside Omaha's downtown business district.
| Former names | Creighton College (1878–1958) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1878 |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Academic affiliations | AJCU, ACCU, NAICU, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $566.0 million (2020) |
| President | Daniel S. Hendrickson |
| Provost | Thomas F. Murray |
| Rector | Nicholas Santos |
| Academic staff | 686 Full-time and 333 Part-time |
| Students | 8,821 |
| Undergraduates | 4,472 |
| Postgraduates | 4.349 |
| Campus | Urban – 132 acres |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Billy Bluejay |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East |
About Creighton University
Jesuit, Roman Catholic university founded by the Society of Jesus and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Achievement of Creighton University
In 2017, the school was ranked no. 1 in the regional U.S. News & World Report for the Midwest.
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Latest information about Creighton University updated on July 28 2021.
