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Creighton University
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Omaha, NE
  • 964 reviews
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Creighton University Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
B-
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Undergrads in College Housing
58%
Average Housing Cost
$6,024/ year
Poll
50%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.56 responses
Poll
79%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.95 responses

Food

Campus Food
C-
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$4,678/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 94 responses
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  • Java Jay
    31%
  • Skutt
    31%
  • Davis Diner
    13%
  • Harper Dining Hall
    11%
  • Brandeis
    6%
  • Billy's
    3%
  • Food overall is not very good.
    3%
32%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.59 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
C+
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B+
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 56 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    29%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    52%
  • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
    14%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    5%

Safety

Safety
B-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
90%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.71 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 46 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    52%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    35%
  • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
    13%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 55 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    35%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    45%
  • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
    13%
  • Not very visible.
    4%
  • We have campus police?
    4%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 89 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    15%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    57%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    28%
Men's Varsity Sports
Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Track and Field: X-Country, Soccer, Baseball
Women's Varsity Sports
Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Rowing

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper
Music
Choral Groups, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 91 responses
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  • Christmas at Creighton
    25%
  • Late Night
    19%
  • Lip Sync
    12%
  • Candlelight Mass
    10%
  • Retreats
    8%
  • Spring Break Service Trips
    8%
  • Skutt Shut Down
    7%

Party Scene

Party Scene
B+
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 54 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    28%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    50%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    13%
  • Parties? What parties?
    9%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • Toga Party or Fratelina Wine Mixer
    28%
  • APO Date Party
    22%
  • Foam Party
    22%
  • BOGO
    17%
  • There isn't one
    11%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
37%
Women in Sororities
56%
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.86 responses
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