Creighton University
Creighton University (/ˈkreɪtən/) is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2015 the university enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergraduate students on a 140-acre (57 ha) campus just outside of downtown Omaha. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It comprises nine undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools and colleges, including a law school, medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, nursing school, and business school. The university operates the Creighton University Medical Center. It has a second campus focused on health sciences located in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Latin: Universitas Creightoniana | |
Former names | Creighton College (1878–1958) |
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| Type | Private research university |
| Established | September 2, 1878 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $731 million (2021) |
| President | Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J. |
| Provost | Mardell A. Wilson |
| Rector | Nicholas Santos |
Academic staff | 686 Full-time and 333 Part-time |
| Students | 8,821 |
| Undergraduates | 4,472 |
| Postgraduates | 4,349 |
| Location | Omaha , Nebraska , United States 41°15′53″N 95°56′46″W |
| Campus | Large City, 132 acres (53.4 ha) |
| Newspaper | Creightonian |
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| Colors | Blue White |
| Nickname | Bluejays |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East |
| Mascot | Billy Bluejay |
| Website | www |
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