Creighton University Acceptance Rate
Omaha, Nebraska · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,248
- Admitted
- 5,241
- Yield
- 19.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Creighton University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 72.3% (72.7% in 2014–15, 72.3% in 2023–24). Applications fell from 8,398 to 7,248 (-14%) over that period.
Its 72.3% rate makes Creighton University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
Creighton University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 19.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,398 | 6,103 | 72.7% | 1,025 |
| 2015–16 | 9,747 | 6,870 | 70.5% | 1,068 |
| 2016–17 | 10,352 | 7,315 | 70.7% | 1,033 |
| 2017–18 | 9,727 | 7,004 | 72% | 1,120 |
| 2018–19 | 10,112 | 7,224 | 71.4% | 1,155 |
| 2019–20 | 9,381 | 6,915 | 73.7% | 1,076 |
| 2020–21 | 8,682 | 5,558 | 64% | 1,015 |
| 2021–22 | 8,147 | 6,334 | 77.7% | 1,138 |
| 2022–23 | 7,977 | 6,038 | 75.7% | 1,028 |
| 2023–24 | 7,248 | 5,241 | 72.3% | 1,044 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,109 | 2,963 | 72.1% |
| Men | 3,037 | 2,238 | 73.7% |
| Another gender | 102 | 40 | 39.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–700 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 600–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 51% |
How Creighton University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Creighton University's acceptance rate?
Creighton University's acceptance rate is 72.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,241 admitted of 7,248 applicants).
Is Creighton University test optional?
Creighton University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Creighton University?
Creighton University received 7,248 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,241.
What SAT score do you need for Creighton University?
Admitted students at Creighton University typically scored 610–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.creighton.edu/.