Here’s the quick read on Creighton. It’s a private Jesuit university in Omaha, and getting in is usually not the hard part: Creighton admitted about 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Among admitted students who sent scores, the middle half landed between a 26 and 31 on the ACT, and the average high school GPA was 3.92. More than half of incoming students say they’re interested in a pre-professional path like medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy or physical therapy, and nearly 80% of undergrads come from outside Nebraska.
The money side is where Creighton gets interesting. Everyone pays the same tuition no matter what state they live in. Creighton doesn’t publish a merit chart, so you won’t know your number until the award letter shows up. And the biggest awards on campus run through a second application in January that a lot of families don’t hear about until it’s almost too late.
Scott Scholars (full ride) and Next Generation Leaders (full tuition)
Honors College
Honors Program Available
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🚨 Easy-to-Miss “Gotchas” at Creighton (Read This First)
There’s no merit chart. Creighton reviews every applicant for merit but doesn’t publish GPA or score cutoffs. Your number arrives with the admission decision, usually 4 to 6 weeks after the application is complete. Run the Net Price Calculator early so the award letter isn’t a surprise.
December 1 is the date that matters most for scholarships. Finishing the application by Dec 1 gets priority merit review, and it’s also what unlocks the separate applications for Scott, Harper, Next Generation Leaders, Honors and the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (due Jan 10). Apply on Dec 2 and those doors are closed.
Your student can only join one program. Apply to every Distinguished Scholars program your student qualifies for, but they can only enroll in one. The single exception: the Pre-Professional Scholars Program can be paired with one other program.
Test-optional has fine print. Applying without scores won’t hurt admission or merit, and scores sent by Feb 1 can raise an award but never lower it. But the Scott Scholarship requires a test score, and Honors and the Pre-Med Scholars track have score-based cutoffs.
Some big awards replace merit instead of adding to it. Creighton says the Muchemore and Native American Merit scholarships can’t be combined with other Creighton merit, though need-based aid can still be added on top.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes, for admission. Creighton University is test-optional for admission.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 26-31; SAT: 1280-1410.
Average net price? About $34,018/year after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
No. It is a private school, so everyone pays the same rate.
💰 Cost of Attendance at Creighton University: 2026–2027 Rates
Figures verified against official sources in October 2026.
📅 Planning for 2027–2028? These are the 2026–2027 rates, the newest Creighton University has published. Colleges usually release next year's costs in the spring, and we update this page when they do.
Budgeting tip: costs typically rise 2% to 5% a year. For 2027–2028, plan on roughly $1,400 to $3,400 more than the total below.
✔ Same price for every student, no matter which state you live in.
All students: billed cost per year
$67,832
Tuition, fees, housing, and meals for two semesters
Tuition & mandatory fees
$52,902
Housing & meals (typical)
$14,930
Total billed cost
$67,832
Average federal net price: $34,018 per year.
This is what first-time, full-time students who received grant aid paid after grants and scholarships, based on the most recent federal data. It counts books and living costs, so it can run higher than the billed total above. Families who got no grants are not in this average, so many middle-income families pay more. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
What the Table Doesn’t Show
Your college changes the bill a little. Business students pay a $340 program fee and traditional nursing students pay $1,524 on top of tuition and fees (2026-27 rates).
Housing isn’t optional early on. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless they’re from the Omaha area and living with a parent or guardian. Freshman and sophomore rooms run from $6,600 a year (Deglman) to $9,890 (Magis), and meal plans run from $2,460 to $6,470. The $14,930 in the table is a weighted average.
Plan for the stuff Creighton doesn’t bill. Creighton budgets $1,200 for books, $2,500 for personal expenses and a travel allowance of $1,000 to $1,850 depending on where you live.
Need-Based Aid at Creighton: FAFSA Only
Creighton does not require the CSS Profile. File the FAFSA (school code 002542) by January 15 for the best shot at need-based money. In Creighton’s most recent Common Data Set, first-year students who received need-based grants averaged about $29,500, and Creighton met about 84% of demonstrated need on average.
FAQ: Cost of Attendance at Creighton University
Does Creighton charge more for out-of-state students?
No. Creighton is private, so a student from California pays the same tuition as a student from Omaha. That also means there’s no out-of-state premium for a regional exchange or waiver program to knock down.
What do families actually pay after aid?
The federal average net price is about $34,018 a year after grants and scholarships. Your number depends on merit and need, so run Creighton’s Net Price Calculator before you fall in love with the campus.
Why is nursing more expensive than other majors?
Traditional BSN students pay a $1,524 nursing program fee each year on top of tuition and the university fees. Business students pay a smaller $340 program fee. Arts and Sciences students don’t have a program fee, though some lab courses carry small per-course fees.
Does Creighton require the CSS Profile?
No. Creighton uses the FAFSA only for need-based aid. The preferred filing date is January 15, and Creighton keeps accepting FAFSAs after that while funding lasts.
Can my student live off campus freshman year to save money?
Only if they’re from the Omaha area and living with a parent or guardian. Everyone else lives on campus for the first two years, so budget for housing and a meal plan from day one.
How much does tuition go up each year?
Tuition went from $48,700 in 2025-26 to $50,580 in 2026-27, about a 3.9% jump. It’s smart to plan for a similar bump each year and to check the award letter for whether your scholarship stays flat or grows with tuition.
Do international students get need-based aid?
No. Creighton says it doesn’t offer need-based aid to international students and that full-tuition and full cost-of-attendance scholarships aren’t available to them. International applicants are still considered for merit awards.
Mid-October: Creighton starts reading applications; first merit decisions go out in early November.
December 1: Priority merit deadline, and the cutoff to be eligible for the Distinguished Scholars programs and additional scholarships.
January 10: Additional scholarship and program applications due at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
January 15: FAFSA preferred date for need-based aid.
February 1: Last day for test scores to count toward a merit increase.
Early to mid-February: Distinguished Scholars Interview Day, program ranking, then decisions.
March 15: Last date for general merit consideration.
Parent rule of thumb: treat December 1 as your real deadline, even if your student is still deciding where to apply.
Automatic Merit Scholarships at Creighton University
Every admitted first-year student is reviewed for a Creighton Merit Scholarship. There’s no separate form. The catch: Creighton doesn’t publish a chart, so amounts are decided student by student. To give you a real benchmark, Creighton’s 2025-26 Common Data Set shows 551 freshmen with no financial need received merit aid averaging $25,264. Creighton also superscores the ACT and SAT.
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Based on published cutoffs for entering freshmen. Always verify with the college before finalizing plans.
One award, not a pile. Colleges apply your student's single best automatic award. Automatic scholarships almost never stack with each other, though some stack with housing, departmental, or outside money. The stacking notes on each card tell you which.
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Creighton Merit Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Scholarship level is released with the admission decision, typically 4–6 weeks after a complete application. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Varies
✘ Not stackable
No published GPA or test-score cutoffs. Creighton reviews grades, course rigor, activities and test scores (only when they help the student).
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Stacking & Combining
One general merit award per student. Need-based aid can be layered on top. Awards like Muchemore and Native American Merit cannot be combined with other Creighton merit.
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Strategic Detail
Creighton reviews every admitted first-year student for merit but does not publish a GPA or test-score grid, so amounts vary by student. In the 2025-26 Common Data Set, 551 first-year students with no financial need received institutional merit aid averaging $25,264. The exact amount and renewal GPA are spelled out in the award letter.
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Who Actually Wins
Almost everyone admitted gets something; Creighton says 99% of undergrads receive a scholarship or grant from the university. The larger awards go to students with high GPAs in demanding courses. Test scores only count if they help.
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Creighton National Merit Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Follow National Merit first-choice designation deadlines and Creighton admission deadlines. · 📢 Results: Award notification follows confirmation of Finalist status, first-choice designation, and admission to Creighton. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Varies
✘ Not stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Creighton-sponsored National Merit awards are treated as institutional merit aid and typically cannot be combined with other Creighton merit scholarships, but may be paired with need-based aid.
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Strategic Detail
Creighton sponsors National Merit Scholarships. Finalists who list Creighton as their first-choice school with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and apply for admission can compete for a Creighton-sponsored award. Creighton does not publish the dollar amount.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: National Merit Finalists who list Creighton as their first-choice school with NMSC and then enroll. The gate here is entirely the National Merit process; if your student has Finalist status and loves Creighton, this is worth pursuing.
Data last verified Oct 19, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Note: The amount and the GPA needed to keep the scholarship are listed in your student’s award letter, not on Creighton’s website. Save that letter. Students receive one general merit award, and need-based aid can be added on top.
Automatic Merit: FAQs (Creighton University)
How much merit will my student get at Creighton?
There’s no published grid, so nobody can promise a number ahead of time. The best public benchmark is the Common Data Set: freshmen with no financial need who got merit averaged $25,264 a year. Creighton’s Net Price Calculator will give you a personal estimate.
Is there a separate scholarship application for merit?
No. The admission application is the merit application. Get it and all required documents in by December 1 for priority consideration. March 15 is the last date for general merit consideration.
When will we find out the amount?
The scholarship decision comes with the admission decision, typically 4 to 6 weeks after the application is complete. Creighton begins reading in mid-October, so early applicants hear back as soon as early November.
Does applying test-optional hurt merit?
No. Creighton says no one is penalized in admission or merit for applying test-optional. Scores are only used if they help, and scores received by February 1 can be reviewed for a merit increase. A score will never lower an award.
Does Creighton superscore the ACT or SAT?
Yes. Creighton combines your student’s best section scores across test dates and has no preference between the ACT and SAT.
How does the National Merit Scholarship work at Creighton?
Creighton is a National Merit sponsor. Finalists who list Creighton as their first-choice school with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and apply for admission can compete for a Creighton-sponsored award. Creighton doesn’t publish the dollar amount.
How does my student keep the scholarship?
Merit awards cover up to eight consecutive semesters if your student keeps the cumulative GPA listed in the award letter and makes normal progress. Creighton reviews renewals at the end of each spring and sends a warning letter after fall if grades slip below the line.
Creighton’s biggest awards live inside something called the Distinguished Scholars Program. It works in two steps: apply for admission by December 1, then complete each program’s application in the New Student Portal by January 10. Most programs require an interview, held at Distinguished Scholars Interview Day in early February (virtual interviews are available). Students rank their choices afterward, and decisions come out in mid-February.
Three awards here are worth circling in red:
Scott Scholarship: Full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board for four years, plus up to $2,000 a year for enrichment. For business students with a 3.8 GPA and a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT who are U.S. citizens. A test score is required.
Next Generation Leaders: Full tuition for four years in any major. Requires a 3.8 GPA plus two of three: first-generation, financial need shown on the FAFSA, or exceptional leadership. Open to domestic and international students.
Harper Nursing Scholars: $40,000 a year for seven to eight incoming nursing students. Admits with a 3.8 GPA or higher are invited to apply.
✅ Can You Stack Scholarships at Creighton?
Aid Type
Stacks with Merit?
Creighton Parent Translation
Creighton Merit Scholarship
N/A
This is the base award almost every admitted student gets. Everything else is measured against it.
Scott and Next Generation Leaders
Usually replaces
These packages become the main award. Scott already covers tuition, fees, housing and meals, so there’s little left to stack.
Muchemore and Native American Merit
No
Creighton says these can’t be combined with other Creighton merit. Need-based aid can still be added.
These are about access, mentors and opportunities, not a bigger check. Merit stays the same.
Need-based grants
Yes
Need-based money fills the gap after merit. File the FAFSA by January 15.
The honest take: Creighton spreads its money widely with general merit, then saves a handful of very large awards for students who do the extra January application. If your student checks the boxes for Scott, Harper or Next Generation Leaders, that second application is the single highest-value hour your family will spend on Creighton.
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Scott Scholarship (Scott Scholars Program)
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program and scholarship decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Ride
full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board scholarship with leadership program
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA✎ ~28 ACT✎ ~1300 SAT
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Stacking & Combining
Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and on-campus room and board for four years. Replaces other Creighton merit awards; may be combined with limited need-based aid up to the cost of attendance.
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How to Apply
Apply to the Heider College of Business by Dec 1. Eligible students (3.8 GPA, 28 ACT or 1300 SAT, U.S. citizen, planning a business career) automatically get an invitation in the applicant portal. Complete the Scott application by Jan 10 and interview as part of Distinguished Scholars Interview Day.
Selection criteria: Holistic review emphasizing academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship, and commitment to purposeful business careers.
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Strategic Detail
Creighton's top merit award, funded by the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation. Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and on-campus room and board for four years, plus up to $2,000 a year for approved enrichment like study abroad, research or conferences. Scholars get an Omaha business mentor and four years of leadership programming. A test score is required to be eligible.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: U.S. citizens entering the Heider College of Business with at least a 3.8 GPA and 28 ACT or 1300 SAT, who bring strong entrepreneurial energy, leadership, and a genuine commitment to purposeful business careers. This is Creighton’s top merit award; a true full ride for future business leaders.
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Next Generation Leaders Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program and scholarship decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (3 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Tuition
full tuition scholarship with four-year leadership program
✘ Not stackable
⚠ Competitive leadership cohort where selected students receive a full‑tuition scholarship for four years and specialized leadership programming; families still pay for housing and meals
🏫 3.8+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Full-tuition award that replaces standard Creighton merit scholarships; may be combined with need-based aid up to the cost of attendance but not with other institutional merit awards.
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How to Apply
Complete the Common Application or Bluejay Premier Application to Creighton by December 1, then submit the separate Next Generation Leaders Program application in the New Student Portal by January 10, including required essays and materials. Selected applicants are invited to interview as part of the Distinguished Scholars process.
Selection criteria: Holistic review emphasizing academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, service, and alignment with Creighton’s Jesuit, Catholic values; interviews assess leadership potential and program fit.
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Strategic Detail
Recipients receive a full-tuition scholarship for four years (eight consecutive semesters) plus structured leadership development, coaching, group service projects, and connections to the Omaha professional community. Open to any undergraduate college. Renewal requires maintaining standard academic progress, good conduct standing, and regular program participation.
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Who Actually Wins
Incoming students with at least a 3.8 GPA who meet at least two of three criteria: first-generation, financial need, or exceptional leadership at the high school, local, regional, or national level. This isn’t just an academic award; Creighton is specifically looking for students who will change the culture on campus and in their careers.
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Harper Nursing Scholars Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program and scholarship decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$40,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Harper Scholars receive a $40,000 annual education scholarship and leadership programming; the award generally replaces standard merit scholarships but may be coordinated with need-based aid.
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How to Apply
Apply to Creighton with Nursing as the intended major by Dec 1. Admitted students with at least a 3.8 high school GPA are invited to apply; the Harper application is due Jan 10. Finalists interview as part of the Distinguished Scholars process.
Selection criteria: Holistic review of academic excellence, leadership, service, and potential as an ethical nurse leader.
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Strategic Detail
Harper Nursing Scholars is Creighton’s premier nationally competitive nursing scholarship and leadership program, awarding $40,000 per year for four years to 7–8 students annually. The program includes career development, mentorship, advocacy, service learning, and enrichment retreats.
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Who Actually Wins
Seven to eight nursing students selected each year for academic strength, commitment to nursing leadership, and alignment with Jesuit values. With $160,000 over four years, this is one of the most valuable nursing scholarships at any private university.
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Muchemore Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Apply by Dec 1 for priority review. Creighton's award page lists a March 1 FAFSA date; filing by Jan 15 (Creighton's need-based priority date) is the safe move. ✓ Renews (3.3 GPA, 4 yrs)
$32,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.3+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Award may not be combined with other Creighton merit scholarships but can be layered with additional need-based aid. Renewal requires filing the FAFSA each year.
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Strategic Detail
Funded by the G. Robert Muchemore Foundation, this $32,000 renewable tuition award is for four years. The admission application doubles as the scholarship application; the only extra requirement is filing the FAFSA by Mar 1.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Nebraska high school graduates whose academic profile puts them in roughly the top 3% of Creighton’s incoming class and who demonstrate financial need. If you’re a strong Nebraska student and need assistance, don’t skip the FAFSA; this one is worth $128,000 over four years.
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Native American Merit Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Apply by Dec 1 for priority review. Creighton's award page lists a March 1 FAFSA date; filing by Jan 15 is the safe move. ✓ Renews (2.75 GPA, 4 yrs)
$32,000/yr
✘ Not stackable
⚠ Requires proof of tribal enrollment, Pell Grant eligibility and first-generation status.
🏫 3.3+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Award may be combined with need-based aid but not with other Creighton merit scholarships. Renewal requires maintaining a minimum 2.75 college GPA and filing the FAFSA each year.
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Strategic Detail
Creighton describes these as $32,000 renewable tuition awards for students meeting specific academic, financial, first-generation, and tribal enrollment criteria. Continued eligibility is based on a minimum 2.75 college GPA and annual FAFSA filing.
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Who Actually Wins
First-generation, Pell-eligible Native American students with documented tribal enrollment, at least a 3.3 high school GPA, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and leadership. This is one of the most targeted; and most meaningful; scholarships Creighton offers.
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Christina M. Hixson Scholarship in Business
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Scholarship decisions are typically released in spring before enrollment. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$5,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Awards $5,000 per year to academically motivated business students from specified Midwestern states; may stack with other awards subject to cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission to the Heider College of Business and complete the Christina M. Hixson Scholarship application through the New Student Portal. File the FAFSA by January 15 to document financial need.
Selection criteria: Selection based on GPA, state of residence, and demonstrated financial need.
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Strategic Detail
Awards $5,000 annually to academically motivated incoming freshmen business students from designated Midwestern states who demonstrate financial need and meet GPA requirements. FAFSA must be filed by Jan 15.
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Who Actually Wins
Incoming business students from Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Wyoming with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. If your student is from the Midwest, heading into business, and has a FAFSA on file, this one is very much in reach.
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Ashton Welch History Fellows Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Selection decisions are typically communicated in mid-February. ✓ Renews (2.75 GPA, 4 yrs)
$2,500/yr
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Provides $2,500 per year for up to four years ($10,000 total); may stack with other scholarships subject to cost-of-attendance rules.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission by Dec 1, then submit the Welch application in the New Student Portal by Jan 10: a 300-word statement of interest plus up to three pages of history writing. An interview is required, either at Distinguished Scholars Interview Day or by phone or video.
Selection criteria: Selection based on academic preparation in history, potential for research, and engagement with program goals.
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Strategic Detail
Welch Fellows receive $2,500 a year for up to four years ($10,000 total) for tuition, internship stipends, research, Creighton study abroad and other approved expenses, plus faculty mentors and special programming. Renewal requires taking HIS 290 in the first year, declaring a history major by fall of sophomore year, keeping a 2.75 GPA (major and overall), and staying active in the History Society and department events.
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Who Actually Wins
Incoming students who are genuinely passionate about historical research and career preparation in the discipline. The award funds not just tuition but research, internships, and study abroad; making it a launchpad, not just a check.
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Heider College of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Scholarship decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$2,500/yr
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Provides a $2,500 annual scholarship recognizing exceptional service and leadership; may stack with other awards subject to cost-of-attendance limits.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission to the Heider College of Business by December 1, then submit the Ethics and Social Responsibility Scholarship application through the New Student Portal by January 10. Applicants complete an interview and case study as part of the selection process.
Selection criteria: Selection based on service accomplishments, leadership potential, and fit with business ethics and social responsibility themes; includes an ethics case study challenge.
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Strategic Detail
Scholarship recognizes students for exceptional service accomplishments and leadership potential in the context of business ethics and social responsibility. Selection involves both an interview and an ethics case study challenge.
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Who Actually Wins
Incoming business students who have real service and leadership credentials; not just club memberships; and can articulate a genuine commitment to ethical business practices. The case study component means you’re being evaluated on how you think, not just what you’ve done.
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Creighton Pre-Professional Scholars Program (CPPSP)
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.3+ GPAThresholds vary by track: pharmacy 3.25 GPA plus a B average in high school chemistry; physical therapy and occupational therapy 3.5 GPA; law 3.8 GPA; medicine 3.8 GPA plus a 30 ACT or 1360 SAT and no grade below B in high school math or science.
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Stacking & Combining
The one exception to Creighton's one-program rule: a student can hold CPPSP plus one other Distinguished Scholars program. Undergraduate merit scholarships continue as usual.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission by Dec 1 of senior year. Eligible students see the CPPSP application in the Student Portal once the admission application is approved; it is due Jan 10 with an essay, a resume and any track-specific items (the medicine track needs a letter from a medical professional). Finalists interview with the selection committee.
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Strategic Detail
A selective pathway program, not an undergraduate tuition scholarship. Depending on the track, scholars earn guaranteed or conditional admission to Creighton's own professional school plus a professional-school scholarship: pharmacy $20,000, physical therapy $15,000, occupational therapy $15,000, law $12,000 and dental $4,000. The medicine track offers conditional admission only. Each track has its own college GPA, test (MCAT, LSAT) and experience benchmarks to keep the guarantee.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who already know they want medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, physical therapy or occupational therapy and are ready to hit defined benchmarks all four years.
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Heider Fellows Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA✎ ~28 ACT✎ ~1300 SAT
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Stacking & Combining
No standalone tuition scholarship; program benefits including executive access, networking, and internship placement are available alongside any other financial aid the student receives.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission to the Heider College of Business by December 1. Complete the Heider Fellows Program application through the New Student Portal by January 10. Applicants must complete an interview and an ethics case study challenge; details are provided after the application is submitted.
Selection criteria: Selection based on academic achievement, leadership potential, ethical reasoning, and fit with the Heider Fellows cohort; includes a case study challenge.
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Strategic Detail
The Heider Fellows Program is the business school’s equivalent of an honors program; a four-year professional development and mentorship cohort. Two tracks exist: Dean’s Fellows (face time with the dean, executive conversations, Fortune 500 tours, alumni networking) and Menard Scholars (self-directed advanced research in business with special faculty and alumni access). No separate tuition scholarship attached; eligibility requires a 3.8 GPA or 28 ACT/1300 SAT. Interview and ethics case study are required.
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Who Actually Wins
High-achieving Heider business admits with a 3.8+ GPA or 28+ ACT/1300+ SAT who want more than classroom learning; students ready to engage with Fortune 500 executives, Omaha alumni networks, and advanced research from day one. Two tracks: Dean’s Fellows (leadership/networking emphasis) or Menard Scholars (business research emphasis).
App Required
College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Fellows Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (3.3 GPA, 4 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPA✎ ~28 ACT✎ ~1300 SAT
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Stacking & Combining
No standalone tuition scholarship; fellows are eligible for a $1,000 foreign study stipend and a $250 research/professional development grant that can be combined with other awards.
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How to Apply
Apply for undergraduate admission by December 1 and meet the eligibility criteria (3.8 GPA or 28 ACT/1300 SAT). Complete the Dean's Fellows Program application in the New Student Portal by January 10. All applicants must participate in an interview (virtual or in-person on campus during select dates).
Selection criteria: Selection emphasizes servant leadership, engagement with Jesuit values, and potential to contribute to the CAS campus community; interview is required.
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Strategic Detail
The Dean's Fellows Program is a four-year leadership cohort within the College of Arts and Sciences. Fellows receive access to Dean’s Office support, a special Ratio Studiorum section led by the dean, a Critical Issues in Human Inquiry course, leadership seminars, Loyalty Circles with upperclassmen, a $1,000 foreign study stipend, and a $250 research/professional development grant. Eligibility requirements are assessed annually and may change. Maintaining membership requires a minimum 3.30 GPA and active participation including serving as a student ambassador.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: High-achieving CAS admits with a 3.8+ GPA or 28+ ACT/1300+ SAT who are genuinely committed to servant leadership and want direct access to the dean, faculty, alumni, and Omaha’s professional community. The value here is access and connection, not a big tuition check.
App Required
Freshman Leadership Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program decisions are typically released in mid-February. Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
No tuition scholarship attached; program participation is compatible with all financial aid. FLP is a one-year program and does not extend beyond freshman year.
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How to Apply
Apply for undergraduate admission by December 1. Complete the Freshman Leadership Program application in the New Student Portal by January 10. No interview is required for this program.
Selection criteria: Selection based on interest in leadership development and community engagement; no interview required.
✎ Essays
💡
Strategic Detail
The Freshman Leadership Program is a nationally recognized one-year living-learning community. Members live together in the residence halls, enroll in a shared leadership course, complete a leadership portfolio project, participate in community service, and attend leadership-focused events. No academic threshold is required; no interview is needed. Part of the Distinguished Scholars Program umbrella for application purposes.
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Who Actually Wins
Incoming students who want to live in a community of future leaders from day one. FLP members share a residence hall, take a leadership course together, complete a leadership portfolio project, and do community service as a cohort; it’s a built-in friend group and leadership lab rolled into one.
Data last verified Oct 19, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
❓ Flagship / Competitive Scholarship FAQs
When are Creighton’s competitive scholarship applications due?
The admission application must be in by December 1. The additional scholarship and program applications are due January 10 at 11:59 p.m. in your local time zone. They show up in the New Student Portal for eligible students starting in November.
Can my student apply to more than one program?
Yes, and Creighton encourages it. Applying to several programs doesn’t affect admission or hurt your chances in any one program. But your student can only enroll in one, with one exception: a Pre-Professional Scholars track plus one other program.
Does the Scott Scholarship require a test score?
Yes. Even though Creighton is test-optional, Scott applicants need at least a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT, along with a 3.8 GPA and U.S. citizenship. Eligible business admits get an invitation in the applicant portal.
Who qualifies for Next Generation Leaders?
Students with at least a 3.8 GPA who meet two of three criteria: first-generation, financial need shown on the FAFSA, or exceptional leadership. It pays full tuition for eight semesters, any major qualifies, and international students can apply.
How many Harper Nursing Scholars are chosen?
Seven to eight each year, each receiving $40,000 a year. Students must apply as nursing majors by December 1, and those with a 3.8 GPA or higher are invited to apply by January 10.
Who gets the Muchemore Scholarship?
Graduates of Nebraska high schools whose academics put them in roughly the top 3% of Creighton’s incoming class. It’s $32,000 a year, financial need is considered, and the admission application is the scholarship application. File the FAFSA early.
Is an interview required?
For most programs, yes. Interview Day is in early February on campus, with virtual options. The Freshman Leadership Program, Hixson and Cohen scholarships don’t require an interview, and the Heider Ethics scholarship adds a case study challenge.
🧠 Parent Strategy: Check the New Student Portal in November
Creighton only shows each student the extra scholarship applications they’re eligible for, and they appear in the New Student Portal after the admission application is in. Families who never log back in miss them.
Submit the admission application by December 1.
Log into the New Student Portal in November and list every application waiting there.
Match the major: business (Hixson, Heider Ethics), journalism or graphic design (Cohen), art, music, theatre or dance (Keenan), history (Welch).
File the FAFSA by January 15. Several of these awards consider financial need.
Screenshot every submission confirmation before January 10.
Parent translation: general merit shows up on its own. The smaller awards that close the gap only show up if your student goes looking.
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
These won’t make headlines, but they stack on top of general merit and add up over four years. A few need nothing extra at all, like the $1,000 Jesuit High School Recognition Award and the Leo Vincent Jacks Classical Languages Scholarship. Others need an audition, a portfolio or the FAFSA.
📅 Deadline: Jan 10 (scholarship application in the New Student Portal); file the FAFSA by Jan 15 ✓ Renews (2.75 GPA, 4 yrs)
$6,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.8+ GPA
✚
Stacking & Combining
Scholarship may be combined with other institutional and external aid up to the cost of attendance; continued eligibility requires maintaining the GPA standard, filing the FAFSA each year, and remaining in Journalism or Graphic Design.
📄
How to Apply
Apply for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences with an intended major in Journalism or Graphic Design, then submit the Joella Cohen Scholarship application through the New Student Portal and file the FAFSA by March 1.
Selection criteria: Selection emphasizes academic merit, alignment with Journalism or Graphic Design, and demonstrated financial need.
✎ Essays
💡
Strategic Detail
Endowed by the estate of Joella Cohen, a 1948 Creighton graduate. A $6,000 renewable scholarship for incoming College of Arts and Sciences freshmen planning to major in Journalism or Graphic Design; financial need is considered. Creighton's Distinguished Scholars page lists a Jan 15 FAFSA date while the main scholarships page still shows March 1, 2025, so file by Jan 15.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Incoming CAS freshmen intending to major in Journalism or Graphic Design who show strong academic performance and, typically, financial need.
App Required
Grace Keenan Arts Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Jan 10 (typical Keenan application deadline for incoming freshmen) ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$4,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA
✚
Stacking & Combining
Award is renewable and can be combined with other Creighton scholarships and grants up to the cost of attendance; continued arts participation and, after sophomore year, declaration of an arts major or minor are required.
📄
How to Apply
Apply for admission to Creighton and then complete the Grace Keenan Scholarship application through the New Student Portal by the posted deadline, including a fine and performing arts résumé, scholarship essay, letter of recommendation (optional), and an audition or art portfolio review.
Selection criteria: Faculty review emphasizing artistic excellence, potential for contribution to Creighton’s arts community, and fit with program expectations.
✎ Essays
💡
Strategic Detail
The Grace Keenan Endowment funds $4,000 renewable scholarships for visual and performing arts students; renewal past sophomore year requires a declared arts major or minor and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Incoming freshmen who intend to major or minor in visual or performing arts (art, dance, music, theatre, musical theatre) and demonstrate strong artistic talent through their audition or portfolio and supporting materials.
Automatic
Leo Vincent Jacks Classical Languages Scholarship
📅 Deadline: March 1 (typical priority date mentioned in external listings; Creighton treats admission application as the scholarship application) ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 4 yrs)
$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA
✚
Stacking & Combining
Scholarship is renewable and can be combined with other Creighton scholarships and grants within cost-of-attendance limits; renewal requires continued engagement in the Classical Languages major and strong in-major performance.
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Strategic Detail
The Leo Vincent Jacks Scholarship provides $2,000 per year to students majoring in Classical Languages; renewal requires declaring and continuing the major, maintaining a 2.5 overall GPA with a 3.5 in-major, and participating in activities such as research, Eta Sigma Phi, and recruiting.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Incoming freshmen who declare an interest in Classical Languages, pursue the Classical Languages major, and remain actively involved in the department’s academic and co-curricular life.
Automatic
Jesuit High School Recognition Award
📅 Deadline: Rolling; preferred final date for admission and scholarship consideration is Mar 1 ✓ Renews (2 GPA, 4 yrs)
$1,000/yr
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Stackable with other Creighton scholarships and grants; it is a recognition add-on applied directly to tuition, not a primary merit award.
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Strategic Detail
Creighton’s scholarships page confirms any incoming freshman from a Jesuit high school receives a $1,000 annual award. No separate application required; the admission application is all that’s needed.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Any admitted Creighton student who graduated from a Jesuit high school; this one is automatic. If your student attended a Jesuit school anywhere in the country, $4,000 over four years is already in the package.
Full RideApp Required
Army & Air Force ROTC + Creighton Room & Board Supplement
📅 Deadline: Army ROTC high school scholarship boards typically run Oct–Jan; Air Force ROTC high school scholarship applications generally close in the fall or early winter. ✓ Renews (2 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Ride
ROTC tuition or room-and-board scholarship plus books, stipend, and Creighton-funded room and board support
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA
✚
Stacking & Combining
Federal ROTC money plus Creighton's possible food and housing supplement can cover most of the bill. Confirm the supplement with Creighton's ROTC and financial aid offices before committing.
📄
How to Apply
Apply for a national Army or Air Force ROTC scholarship through the appropriate service portal, list Creighton as a school of choice, and complete all fitness, medical, and academic requirements; if awarded and you enroll at Creighton, the university supplements the federal ROTC award with institutional room-and-board funding for selected cadets.
Selection criteria: Selection driven by national ROTC board criteria (academics, fitness, leadership) and Creighton’s internal process for awarding room-and-board supplements.
🎤 Interview
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Strategic Detail
Army ROTC runs on Creighton's campus and Air Force ROTC runs through the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The military, not Creighton, picks ROTC scholarship winners; those awards may cover tuition and fees, books and a monthly stipend. Creighton says it may provide a full food and housing supplement once a full ROTC scholarship is activated.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Competitive ROTC cadets with strong academics, leadership, and physical fitness who earn national Army or Air Force ROTC scholarships and enroll at Creighton, especially in high-need majors like nursing.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
SURF Undergraduate Research Fellowship
📅 Deadline: Set each year by CURAS (usually winter for the following summer) Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
A summer research award for current students; it does not reduce academic-year scholarships.
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How to Apply
Work with a faculty mentor to design a summer research project, then submit a SURF application through CURAS (Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship) by the February deadline, including proposal, budget, and faculty support.
Selection criteria: Review focuses on project quality, feasibility, academic preparation, and strength of faculty mentorship.
✎ Essays💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
Creighton's Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURAS) awards more than 40 funded summer research fellowships each year. Most are paid for by Creighton and six come through an NIH INBRE grant. Stipend amounts are not published on the public site.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Undergraduates with strong academic records and well-developed faculty-mentored summer research proposals across disciplines.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Study Abroad / ILAC Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Varies by program and term Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Study abroad scholarships are layered on top of the student's regular Creighton aid for approved programs. Federal work-study does not apply abroad.
📄
How to Apply
Apply and be accepted to a Creighton-led or approved study abroad program (including ILAC) and then complete the Global Engagement Office or program-specific scholarship application by the posted deadline; students usually must also have a current FAFSA on file to be considered for need-based awards.
Selection criteria: Priority to students with financial need, strong academic standing, and compelling rationale for the study abroad or ILAC program.
✎ Essays
💡
Strategic Detail
Students in approved Creighton partner programs can keep their Creighton merit scholarships and grants while abroad, and the Global Engagement Office runs a separate set of study abroad scholarships (details behind student login). Amounts are not published publicly.
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Who Actually Wins
Students selected for Creighton study abroad or ILAC programs who demonstrate financial need and clear academic or mission-related goals for their international experience.
Automatic
Matteo Ricci, S.J. Awards (International Students)
📅 Deadline: Apply before March 1 (scholarships page). Creighton's Dates and Deadlines page lists April 1 for international scholarship consideration, so aim for March 1. ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
⚠ International (non-U.S.) applicants only.
Holistic / Status Based
✚
Stacking & Combining
Considered in addition to general merit review. How the two combine is set in the award letter.
💡
Strategic Detail
International applicants are automatically considered for general merit scholarships and, if they apply before March 1, for Matteo Ricci, S.J. Awards, which vary in amount. Creighton does not offer need-based aid to international students and says full-tuition and cost-of-attendance scholarships are not available to them.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
International students with strong grades, a standout talent, a record of service, or a clear fit with Jesuit values.
Data last verified Oct 19, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
❓ Hidden Gems FAQ
Do these stack with Creighton merit?
Generally yes, up to the cost of attendance. Check the award letter for how each one fits, and remember that outside scholarships must be reported to Creighton’s financial aid office.
Is the Jesuit High School award really automatic?
Yes. Any incoming freshman from a Jesuit high school receives a $1,000 Jesuit High School Recognition Award, and the admission application serves as the scholarship application.
Which states qualify for the Hixson Scholarship?
Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. It’s $5,000 for incoming business students with at least a 3.0 GPA and financial need shown on a FAFSA filed by January 15.
Does my student need to major in the arts for the Keenan scholarship?
Not at first. The $4,000 renewable award is for freshmen planning to major or minor in visual or performing arts, with an audition or portfolio review. To renew past sophomore year, your student needs a declared major or minor in art, music or theatre, or a minor in dance.
Does Creighton add anything to ROTC scholarships?
Creighton says it may provide a full food and housing supplement once a full Army or Air Force ROTC scholarship is activated. The military picks the ROTC winners, so start that process in the fall of senior year.
What about international students?
International applicants are considered for general merit and, if they apply before March 1, for the Matteo Ricci, S.J. Awards. Creighton doesn’t offer need-based aid to international students.
Is there money after freshman year?
Yes. Current students can compete for more than 40 funded summer research fellowships through Creighton’s undergraduate research center, and study abroad scholarships through the Global Engagement Office.
Creighton doesn’t have a separate honors college. It has the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, a four-year track with honors courses, priority registration, one-on-one faculty advising and a freshman living-learning community on Swanson 9. It’s invitation-based and competitive, and it counts as your student’s one Distinguished Scholars program.
Who gets invited: Admitted seniors with a 3.7 GPA plus a 30 ACT or 1360 SAT, or a 3.9 GPA on its own
What’s required: Activities resume, two essays, a teacher recommendation and an interview
Deadlines: Admission application by December 1; Honors application by the early January date in the New Student Portal
Interviews: In person at Distinguished Scholars Interview Day in early February, or by Zoom in late January
Honors Program Scholarships
App Required
College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program
📅 Deadline: Dec 1 · 📢 Results: Program decisions are typically released in mid-February. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
Invitation to apply requires either a 3.7 GPA plus a 30 ACT or 1360 SAT, or a 3.9 GPA on its own. College of Arts and Sciences program.
✚
Stacking & Combining
No separate tuition scholarship dollar amount; Honors program benefits including research grants and study abroad stipends are stackable with other institutional awards.
📄
How to Apply
Apply for undergraduate admission by December 1, then submit a separate Honors Program application through the New Student Portal by January 10. An interview is required and can be completed virtually or in-person on campus during select Distinguished Scholars Interview Day dates.
Selection criteria: Holistic review emphasizing intellectual curiosity, potential for deep academic engagement, research interest, and fit with the Honors living-learning community.
✎ Essays🎤 Interview🌟 Finalist Event
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Strategic Detail
The College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program provides a four-year personalized academic experience within CAS, including honors-specific courses, a living-learning community for freshmen on Swanson 9, priority registration, individual faculty advising, and grant-supported research and study abroad opportunities. No fixed minimum GPA or test score is published for admission; selection is holistic and competitive. Part of the Distinguished Scholars Program umbrella.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who thrive on depth over breadth; the kind of kid who wants to stay after class to keep the discussion going. Honors at Creighton is a living, breathing intellectual community with serious access to research, study abroad, and faculty mentorship.
Data last verified Oct 19, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Eligibility thresholds are reviewed every year and can change. Check the Honors admissions page before your student applies.
Money Note: Honors at Creighton doesn’t come with its own tuition scholarship. The value is the classes, the advisors and the community. Your student’s general merit award stays the same either way.
Honors-Level Options Outside Arts and Sciences
Business: The Heider Fellows Program, which Creighton calls the equivalent of an honors program, is open to business students with a 3.8 GPA or a 28 ACT or 1300 SAT.
Nursing: Harper Nursing Scholars combines leadership programming with a $40,000 annual scholarship.
Pre-professional: The Pre-Professional Scholars Program can be held alongside Honors, the one pairing Creighton allows.
Late starters: Current Creighton freshmen can apply to join Honors as sophomores by February 20.
Honors Program: FAQs (Creighton University)
Does the Creighton Honors Program include a scholarship?
No. There’s no separate Honors tuition award. Honors students get priority registration, individual faculty guidance, grant-supported research and study abroad opportunities, and the Swanson 9 community.
Can business or nursing students join Honors?
Honors is run by the College of Arts and Sciences. Business students have the Heider Fellows Program, and nursing students have Harper Nursing Scholars.
Can my student apply test-optional?
Yes, through the GPA-only path. A 3.9 GPA earns an invitation without test scores. Otherwise the cutoff is a 3.7 GPA with a 30 ACT or 1360 SAT.
Can my student do Honors and the Pre-Professional Scholars Program?
Yes. Creighton limits students to one Distinguished Scholars program, but a Pre-Professional Scholars track can be paired with one other program, and Honors is a common pairing.
What if my student misses the senior-year deadline?
Current Creighton freshmen can apply to enter Honors as sophomores. Materials (resume, transcript, two 500-word essays and a recommendation) go to the Honors Director by February 20 of freshman year.
If you want the one-sentence version of Creighton, it’s this: a mid-sized Jesuit school built for students who already know they’re headed to medical, dental, law, pharmacy or therapy school. Creighton runs its own schools of medicine, dentistry, law, and pharmacy and health professions, and more than half of incoming students say they’re interested in a pre-professional path. It also has a business school with nationally ranked undergraduate programs. U.S. News ranks Creighton #100 among national universities and #32 for undergraduate teaching.
Signature Program: Creighton Pre-Professional Scholars Program
This is the thing most families don’t know about. Students apply as high school seniors and, if they hit the benchmarks in college, earn guaranteed or conditional admission to Creighton’s own professional schools. Several tracks also come with a scholarship once your student enters professional school. Author Jeffrey Selingo highlighted the program when he named Creighton one of his “new dream schools.”
Track
What’s Promised
High School Bar to Apply
Professional School Scholarship
Pharmacy
Guaranteed admission
3.25 GPA, B average in chemistry
$20,000 ($5,000/yr)
Physical Therapy
Guaranteed admission
3.5 GPA
$15,000 ($5,000/yr)
Occupational Therapy
Guaranteed admission
3.5 GPA
$15,000 ($5,000/yr)
Law
Guaranteed admission
3.8 GPA plus leadership
$12,000 ($4,000/yr)
Dentistry
Guaranteed admission
See program page
$4,000
Medicine
Conditional admission
3.8 GPA, 30 ACT or 1360 SAT, no grade below B in math or science
None listed
The guarantee isn’t a free pass. Each track has college benchmarks. Medicine, for example, expects a 3.6 GPA, MCAT scores at the 80th percentile or higher, 250 hours of medical experience and 180 hours of service. Law expects a 153 LSAT and a 3.25 GPA.
Heider College of Business: U.S. News ranks Creighton’s undergraduate programs #20 in accounting, #17 in finance and #14 in business analytics.
Nursing: The BSN program is ranked #36 by U.S. News, with direct entry as a freshman. It’s one of the few places a nursing student can compete for a $40,000-a-year scholarship (Harper).
Health sciences and pre-med: Biology, chemistry, neuroscience and exercise science students study alongside Creighton’s nationally ranked graduate physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician assistant programs.
Research and national scholarships: Creighton is one of the top two Catholic universities for Goldwater Scholars over the past 20 years and has produced 28 Fulbright recipients since 2007.
🔗 Official Creighton University Links
Use Creighton’s official pages below to double-check deadlines, scholarship rules, costs and admission data. Creighton updates these each year, so always treat them as the final word.
Creighton is easy to get into and harder to price, and that’s the whole game here. Almost every student gets merit money, but nobody gets a chart. The families who come out ahead are the ones who apply by December 1, log back into the New Student Portal, and treat the January 10 scholarship applications like a second admission round.
Where Creighton really shines is for the student with a plan. A future pharmacist, physical therapist, nurse, lawyer or accountant can lock in a pathway (and sometimes real money) at 17 that other schools make students fight for at 21. If that sounds like your kid, Creighton deserves a serious look. Run the Net Price Calculator, file the FAFSA by January 15, and compare the award letter against your other offers before anyone puts down a deposit.
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