Creighton University
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Creighton University, a private Jesuit institution in Omaha, Nebraska, is nationally recognized for its exceptionally strong health sciences and pre-professional programs, highlighted by its highly ranked College of Nursing, Heider College of Business, and coveted direct-entry pathways into medical, dental, and occupational therapy schools. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, collaborative community anchored by the Jesuit philosophy of *cura personalis* (care for the whole person), which translates into robust service-learning initiatives, active campus ministry, and spirited support for the Division I Bluejays basketball team. What truly sets Creighton apart is its rare emphasis on high-level undergraduate research opportunities and its stellar professional outcomes, boasting an impressive 99% career or graduate school placement rate within six months of graduation.
Wikipedia:Creighton University is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university enrolled 8,838 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024. In addition to the main 140-acre (57 ha) campus just outside of downtown Omaha, the university operates the Creighton University Medical Center and has a second campus focused on health sciences in Phoenix, Arizona. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Its athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as the Creighton Bluejays.
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Creighton University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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