Creighton University, founded in 1878, is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States designed in the Society of Jesus tradition and Catholic identity of academic excellence and service to others.

The University is located in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2011, Omaha was named the No. 1 city in best value by Kiplinger because of its vibrancy, cost of living and low unemployment rate.

The University provides its more than 7,600 professional and graduate students an atmosphere that challenges them academically and professionally and supports and inspires them individually.

Nationally recognized for providing a balanced educational experience, the University offers a rigorous academic agenda with a broad range of disciplines, providing undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs that emphasize educating the whole person — academically, socially and spiritually.