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Creighton University Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Creighton University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
78%
Admission Difficulty for Creighton University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Creighton University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Creighton University is 78%.  It ranks #7 in Nebraska for lowest rate of acceptance. Creighton University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,334 out of 8,147 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 32 percent on standardized admission tests. Creighton University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.84. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Creighton University application fee is $0 and applications are due by May 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Creighton University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.84 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1250 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Creighton University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 64% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Creighton University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1130-1370
Applicants Submitting SAT 
19%
SAT Scores for Creighton University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1130
SAT Scores for Creighton University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 690
SAT Composite 75th 1370
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Creighton University?

Creighton University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Creighton University score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1130-1370.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Creighton University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >87%
1250 to 1370 Avg + 78%-87%
1130 to 1250 Avg - 65%-78%
1010 to 1130 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 1010 Low <50%
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Creighton University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
64%
ACT Scores for Creighton University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Creighton University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 33
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Creighton University?

Creighton University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Creighton University regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Creighton University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >87%
28 to 32 Avg + 78%-87%
24 to 28 Avg - 65%-78%
20 to 24 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 20 Low <50%
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Creighton University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.84
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Creighton University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Creighton University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Creighton University was 3.84 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Nebraska for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.84 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Creighton University accepts 78% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Creighton University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 38.49% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.36% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 10.37% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.87% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 5.36% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.37% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.18% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

66% of Creighton University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Creighton University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 36%
Top 25% of class 66%
Top 50% of class 94%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Creighton University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,775 3,372 8,147
Accepted 3,707 2,627 6,334
Acceptance Rate 78% 78% 78%
Enrolled 654 484 1,138
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 18% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Creighton University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Creighton University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Creighton University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Creighton University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181002 IPEDS survey data for Creighton University.

FAQs

Does Creighton University prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to Creighton University. 64% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Creighton University?

78% of those who apply are granted admission to Creighton University. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Creighton University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1130 and 1370. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Creighton University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 32. 64% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.