Creighton earns top 50 rankings in U.S. News “Best Colleges” 2026
Creighton earned top 50 rankings among all national universities in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges.” The University is ranked No. 33 for First-Year Experiences, No. 39 for Undergraduate Teaching and No. 44 for Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects. Creighton continues its strong showing among the nation’s top National Universities, placing at No. 117 overall.
These acknowledgments are a testament to Creighton’s distinctive Jesuit approach to education. Rooted in cura personalis—care for the whole person—Creighton provides students with academic support, mentorship and meaningful experiences that shape students far beyond graduation.
U.S. News also recognized Creighton as No. 56 among Most Innovative-National Universities, highlighting how Bluejays thrive in an environment that fosters curiosity and exploration.
The University's forward-thinking approach is lived out across Creighton’s undergraduate colleges, where students are immersed in programs designed to elevate their learning and prepare them for real-world impact.
The College of Nursing—ranked No. 40 in the nation, placing it among the top 6% of the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs—provides students with unparalleled interactive training. Through state-of-the-art simulation facilities, future nurses gain the skills and confidence to lead with excellence and compassion.
In the Heider College of Business, individual undergraduate programs earned top national rankings: Analytics (No. 14), Accounting (No. 17) and Finance (No. 18). The rankings reflect the impact of the Heider Mindset Curriculum—an exclusive program that integrates classroom learning with real-world experiences—to prepare future business leaders to make a difference in the world.
Over 50% of Arts and Sciences students conduct hands-on undergraduate research, and 83% of all undergraduate students participate in essential learning such as an internship or research project. Guided by faculty-mentors, Creighton students learn by doing on their path to academic and personal growth.
U.S. News graduate program rankings are released in the spring.
