Creighton Rankings and Recognition

A Top-Ranked National University

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Creighton University among the nation’s best National Universities in its 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings. We’ve also earned top-50 recognition for enriching the student journey through innovative teaching, research and mentorship, reflecting our commitment to forming graduates ready to make a difference. This is a place where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds come to learn across disciplines, share values and drive purposeful change in our communities and beyond. But don’t take our word for it. See what others are saying about Creighton and our schools and colleges below.

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Undergraduate teaching excellence ranked #39 nationally

Top-Ranked first-year experiences ranked #33

Named Among the Best Colleges by Princeton Review

Creighton University is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review’s “Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition.” The Princeton Review has also ranked Creighton:

Among the "Best Midwest" colleges
In it's list of "Green Colleges"
#11 Most Engaged in Community Service

Creighton Named a Dream School

Creighton has been recognized as one of the nation’s 75 “new dream schools” by The New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo. In his new book, "Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You,” Selingo highlights Creighton for its exceptional access to experiential learning and hallmark Pre-Professional Scholars Program. Selingo highlights Creighton as a university where students thrive—combining the personal attention of a small college with bigger university opportunities.