Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Established on September 2, 1878, it was founded by the Society of Jesus and is named after Mary Lucretia Creighton, who donated funds in memory of her husband, Edward Creighton.
The university’s 132-acre campus is situated just outside downtown Omaha. As of 2022, Creighton enrolls approximately 8,397 students, comprising 4,290 undergraduates and 4,107 graduate and professional students.
Academically, Creighton offers nine schools and colleges, including:
- 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
- Graduate School
- College of Professional Studies
In 2021, Creighton expanded its health sciences programs with the opening of a campus in Phoenix, Arizona.
Athletically, Creighton competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big East Conference. The university’s teams, known as the Bluejays, participate in 14 sports, with men’s basketball being particularly prominent.
Creighton University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and service rooted in the Jesuit tradition.