Creighton University

Creighton University is a university located in Omaha, Nebraska. The university was founded as Creighton College in 1878 through a gift from Mary Lucretia Creighton, who stipulated in her will that a school be established in memory of her husband, prominent Omaha businessman Edward Creighton. Edward's brother, John A. Creighton, is credited with fostering and sustaining the university's early growth and endowment. Sitting on a 130-acre (0.53 km) ... more

Education

Address

Creighton University Address

2500 California Plaza
Omaha Nebraska 68178

Endowment:

Currency Amount
  • 408,000,000

Number of undergraduates:

  • 4,104

Number of postgraduates:

  • 2,888

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • 1
  • 402.280.2700

Number of faculty:

  • 886

Total Enrollment:

  • 6,992

Nickname:

  • Bluejays
  • Jays

Subsidiary Or Constituent Schools:

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Location

Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 41.2648
  • -95.9498

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