History of Creighton University in Timeline

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Creighton University

Creighton University, a private Jesuit research university in Omaha, Nebraska, was founded in 1878. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it enrolled over 8,000 students in 2015. Classified as an R2 Doctoral University with high research activity, its main 140-acre campus is near downtown Omaha. Creighton operates a medical center and has a health sciences campus in Phoenix, Arizona, expanding its reach in medical education and research.

1913: Women Admitted

In 1913, Creighton University first admitted women.

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1958: College Split

In 1958, the college split into Creighton Preparatory School and Creighton University.

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2004: WNIT Championship

In 2004, the Creighton University women's basketball team won the WNIT championship.

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2012: Second Vatican Council Commemoration

From 2012 to 2015, Creighton University began a four-year series of celebrations commemorating the fiftieth anniversaries of the four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.

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2015: Second Vatican Council Commemoration

From 2012 to 2015, Creighton University ran a four-year series of celebrations commemorating the fiftieth anniversaries of the four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.

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2015: Enrollment

In 2015, Creighton University enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergraduate students on its 140-acre campus.

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2020: Class of 2020 Statistics

In 2020, 14% of Creighton's graduating class were first-generation college attendees, 26% were students of color, and 56% were female.

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2021: Phoenix Health Sciences Campus Opened

In 2021, Creighton University opened its Phoenix Health Sciences Campus.

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2022: Acceptance Rate

In 2022, Creighton University reported an acceptance rate of 72%.

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2023: Fall Enrollment Statistics

In Fall 2023, Creighton University received 7,248 applications from first-year students, admitted 5,241, and enrolled 1,044.

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2025: Enrollment

As of Spring 2025, Creighton University has a total enrollment of 8,403 students, with 4,276 undergraduates and 4,127 graduate students.

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