Creighton University's published cost of attendance is $63,423, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,472; middle-income families pay around $23,405; and higher-income families pay approximately $35,090.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $63,423 |
| Tuition and Fees | $48,856 |
| Room and Board | $13,652 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,855 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,568 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,472 |
| $30–48k | $22,095 |
| $48–75k | $23,405 |
| $75–110k | $28,113 |
| $110k+ | $35,090 |
Creighton University's published cost of attendance is $63,423, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,472; middle-income families pay around $23,405; and higher-income families pay approximately $35,090. Azimuth ranks Creighton University #1243 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Creighton's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated financial need for admitted students, though the actual aid package depends on individual circumstances and FAFSA results. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,504; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $81,178, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Creighton University earn median 4-year earnings of $81,178, placing Creighton University in the 86.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,804 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Creighton University in the 88.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Creighton University #123 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Creighton University's concentration in health professions and related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 342 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,294, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Finance program graduates 143 students with median 4-year earnings of $89,079, at 1.1× the field benchmark. Biology, General and Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods round out the top programs, with 95 and 86 graduates respectively earning $51,544 and $85,268 four years after enrollment. This health-professions focus — anchored in Health — drives consistent earnings outcomes across the institution's degree portfolio and positions graduates into stable, in-demand careers with strong long-term earning trajectories.
