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.
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
Nationally Ranked in the Health Sciences
Nationally Ranked Business Programs
Best Online Business Programs
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report named several Creighton University online programs at the top of their respective categories.
Recognition for Our Arts & Sciences Programs
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
- Named among the best national universities
- #39 Undergraduate Teaching Among National Universities
- #56 Most Innovative
- #33 for First-Year Experiences
- #44 for Undergraduate research/creative projects
- #6 Undergraduate Nursing
- #10 Physical Therapy
- #15 Occupational Therapy
- #14 Physician Assistant
- #46 Healthcare Management (Executive MBA in Healthcare Management)
- #27 Online Graduate Education Program
- #14 Best Undergraduate Analytics Program
- #18 Best Undergraduate Finance Program
- #17 Best Undergraduate Accounting Program
- #37 Best Online MBA Program
- #11 Best Online Business Analytics MBA Program
- #6 Best Online Finance MBA Program
- #43 Best Online Business Programs (non-MBA)
The Princeton Review Rankings
- Named to the “Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition”
- Among the "Best Midwest" colleges
- On Princeton Review's list of "Green Colleges"
- #11 Most Engaged in Community Service
Other Accolades
- One of the top-2 Catholic universities for Goldwater Scholars over the past 20 years
- 27 Fulbright recipients since 2007
