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Undergraduate Costs

What does it cost to attend Creighton University?

Choosing a college is a personal decision, and when it comes to a financial investment, everyone’s situation is just as unique. That’s why we believe in transparency and in walking with you through the financial aid and scholarship process. You’ll find personal support at Creighton—when you’re on campus as a student and as you navigate financial decisions.

Full Cost of Attendance: Entering Freshmen, 2024-2025

 

Arts and Sciences

Heider College of Business

Nursing (Traditional)

Direct Costs

Tuition$46,800$46,800$46,800
Fees (University and tech fees)$2,056$2,056$2,056
Program FeeNA$340$744
Housing and Meals
* This is a weighted average of all freshmen residence hall room rates. The exact price will vary depending on housing assignment.
$13,652$13,652$13,652
TOTAL$62,508$62,848$63,252

Indirect Costs

Additional expenses to plan for—not billed by Creighton University.

Books/Supplies
(Average annual cost for a typical class schedule)
$1,200$1,200$1,200
Personal Expense Allowance (Estimated average personal spending money)$2,500$2,500$2,500
Travel$750$750$750

Travel allowances vary depending on state of residence.

Travel Region 1 - $1,000
States: CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI, WY

Travel Region 2 - $1,250
States: All remaining states excluding AK and HI

Travel Region 3 - $1,850
States: AK, HI and all other areas outside of the U.S.

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92% of undergrads receive financial aid
Creighton is ranked a top national university by U.S. News and World Report
99% success rate

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Programs Tuition'24-'25
Full-time tuition rate is for 12-18 credit hours per semester.
     Arts and Sciences$46,800
     Heider College of Business$46,800
     Nursing $46,800
          Other undergraduate nursing programs:
               Accelerated, Classes Entering Aug. 2023/Jan. 2024 (Continuing)$55,425
               Accelerated, Classes Entering Aug. 2024/Jan. 2025 (New)$55,425
Undergraduate, part-time, under 12 or over 18 hours$1,464/credit hour
Adult Learners
     Accelerated Online Students$528/credit hour
     Full-Time On-Campus Paramedicine$29,964
     Part-Time On-Campus Paramedicine$911/credit hour
     Full-Time On-Campus (all other majors)$31,978
     Part-Time On-Campus (all other majors)$1,000/credit hour
     Part-Time On-Campus - (classes after 4 p.m.)$655/credit hour

 

Undergraduate Fees'24-'25
     University Fee, All Programs (full-time)$1,440
     Technology Fee, All Programs (full-time)$616
     University Fee – Part-time per semester and summer per session$76
     Technology Fee – Part-time per semester and summer per session$127
     International Student Orientation Fee (required of all new international students)$100
     Housing Damage Fee (required of all new students moving into University housing)$50 application fee
     Nursing Academic Program Fee (2 semesters, $362 per semester)$744

The University and Technology Fees provide funding for infrastructure and services that support the entire university community, such as technology that supports both online and in person instruction, library content and counseling. A portion of the University Fee is allocated to the Creighton Student Union where use is determined by the student body. 

Additional Program Tuition and Fees

 Summer 2024Fall 2024Spring 2025Summer 2025Total
Tuition$4,200$11,375$11,375$4,200$31,150
Fees$203$2,160$2,160$203 (est.)$4,726 (est.)
Technology Fee $1,900  $1,900
Food & Housing$2,610$11,745$11,745$2,610$28,710
Travel$322$1,449$1,449$322$3,542
Health Insurance $1,846 (est.)$1,846 (est.) $3,692 (est.)
Total$7,335$30,475$28,575$7,335 (est.)$73,720 (est.) 
 Other Fees
Tuition Remission Administrative Fee (mandatory for 100% CU tuition remission, tuition exchange and FACHEX programs) - $1,250
     Per Credit Hour - $88
Student Health Insurance (12-month plan $3,792, 8/1/24-8/31/25)
Student Health Insurance (semester plans) up to $1,896 (depending on term)
International Student Health Insurance (12-month plan, 8/1/23-8/31/24)
Parking Permit Fee $200-$600 (Rate may be prorated if you bring a car midyear. Contact our office directly for the estimated rate.)
Processing Fee for Nontraditional or Visiting Programs (per course) - $28
Late Payment Fee (will be charged monthly to all unpaid tuition balances) - $150
 Per YearPer Semester
Orientation Fee$300NA
Applied Music Fee (per registered music course: 100- and 200-level courses)NA$175

Arts and Sciences Lab Fee: per course/per semester ($70 per lab capped at $140 per semester/$280 per year)

  • Assessed to ALL students registering for any laboratory science course or laboratory section for courses in: Atmospheric Science (ATS), Athletic Training Education (ATE), Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHM), Environmental Sciences (EVS), Exercise Science (EXS), Natural Science (NSC), Physics (PHY), Psychology (PSY)
Career Portfolio Fee (mandatory fee for all Heider College of Business students)$340$170

Heider College of Business Technology Fee: per course/per semester ($20 per course capped at $60 per semester/$120 per year)

  • Assessed to ALL students who take business courses
Nursing Drug Screening Fee (required for all new nursing students first semester enrolled and all junior nursing students)NATBD
Accelerated Nursing Academic Program Fee (3 semesters; required for Omaha and Phoenix)$2,648$883

Undergraduate Tuition '23-'24

Undergraduate Programs Tuition'23-'24
Full-time tuition rate is for 12-18 credit hours per semester.
     Arts and Sciences$45,000
     Heider College of Business$45,000
     Nursing $45,000
          Other undergraduate nursing programs:
               Accelerated, Classes Entering Aug. 2022/Jan. 2023 (Continuing)$54,072
               Accelerated, Classes Entering Aug. 2022/Jan. 2022 (New)$55,425
Undergraduate, part-time, under 12 or over 18 hours$1,408/credit hour
Adult Learners
     Accelerated Online Students$514/credit hour
     Full-Time On-Campus Paramedicine$29,162
     Part-Time On-Campus Paramedicine$911/credit hour
     Full-Time On-Campus (all other majors)$31,404
     Part-Time On-Campus (all other majors)$982/credit hour
     Part-Time On-Campus - (classes after 4 p.m.)$644/credit hour

    Fees '23-'24

    Undergraduate Fees'23-'24
         University Fee, All Programs (full-time)$1,400
         Technology Fee, All Programs (full-time)$600
         University Fee – Part-time per semester and summer per session$74
         Technology Fee – Part-time per semester and summer per session$124
         International Student Orientation Fee (required of all new international students)$60
         Housing Damage Fee (required of all new students moving into University housing)$50 application fee
         Nursing Academic Program Fee (2 semesters, $362 per semester)$724
     Other Fees
    Tuition Remission Administrative Fee (mandatory for 100% CU tuition remission, tuition exchange and FACHEX programs) - $1,250
         Per Credit Hour
    Student Health Insurance (12-month plan $3,530, 8/1/23-8/31/24)
    Student Health Insurance (semester plans) up to $1,765 (depending on term)
    International Student Health Insurance (12-month plan, 8/1/23-8/31/24)
    Parking Permit Fee $200-$600 (Rate may be prorated if you bring a car midyear. Contact our office directly for the estimated rate.)
    Processing Fee for Nontraditional or Visiting Programs (per course) - $27
    Late Payment Fee (will be charged monthly to all unpaid tuition balances) - $150
     Per YearPer Semester
    Orientation Fee$200NA
    Applied Music Fee (per registered music course: 100- and 200-level courses)NA$400

    Arts and Sciences Lab Fee: per course/per semester ($70 per lab capped at $120 per semester/$240 per year)

    • Assessed to ALL students registering for any laboratory science course or laboratory section for courses in: Atmospheric Science (ATS), Athletic Training Education (ATE), Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHM), Environmental Sciences (EVS), Exercise Science (EXS), Natural Science (NSC), Physics (PHY), Psychology (PSY)
    Career Portfolio Fee (mandatory fee for all Heider College of Business students)$340$170

    Heider College of Business Technology Fee: per course/per semester ($20 per course capped at $60 per semester/$120 per year)

    • Assessed to ALL students who take business courses
    Nursing Drug Screening Fee (required for all new nursing students first semester enrolled and all junior nursing students)NATBD
    Accelerated Nursing Academic Program Fee (3 semesters; required for Omaha and Phoenix)$2,577$859

    Graduate & Professional Tuition '23-'24

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