Undergraduate

Freshman Applicants – Applications are reviewed on the basis of a comprehensive review of transcripts supporting a solid high school curriculum, standardized test scores, counselor’s evaluation or recommendations, and a statement of purpose. Advanced credit may be awarded to students who have attained certain scores on the AP, IB, GCE “A” levels, and CLEP.
Transfer Students -- Students in good academic standing at another accredited university, college or junior college may apply for admission to Creighton University as transfer students. All university-level work attempted and high school academic records are considered for admission. The equivalent of a U.S. overall grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher is recommended for acceptance.

Transfer Students – Former Creighton University students – need to reapply but need not send duplicates of previously submitted records and fees. Students who have attended other universities since leaving Creighton must have their official transcripts from those institutions sent to Creighton. Upon receipt, official scores will be evaluated and credits awarded based upon the recommendation of the pertinent department or college.

Required Documents

A complete application consists of the following documents:

  1. Undergraduate Application for International Students
  2. $40 nonrefundable application fee
  3. Counselor evaluation
  4. Original TOEFL score
  5. Official high school transcripts
  6. Certified translation of all high school transcripts (if in a language other than English)
  7. Official university transcripts
  8. Certified translation of all university transcripts (if in a language other than English)
  9. Certification of Available Finances, including official bank letters, statements of support, and bank statements (Please follow all directions included in the Certification of Finances)
  10. SAT or ACT scores: Recommended for all applicants but required of freshman applicants who do not need to present a TOEFL score
  11. Certificates, diplomas, or examination results marking completion of secondary education or preparation for higher education (e.g., IB exam results)
English Language Proficiency

TOEFL scores must be submitted if the applicant’s native language is not English or if the applicant has not graduated from a high school where English was the language of instruction.A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the iBT (or 213 CBT / 550 PBT) is required. Students must ask the testing agency to send original TOEFL scores to Creighton University. The Institutional Code for Creighton University is 6121. Official results of other standardized English tests such as the Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL.

Conditional Admission: Eligible students who have not attained English proficiency may be conditionally admitted provided that they enroll in Creighton’s Intensive English Language Program (IELI) until they obtain the required minimum score on the TOEFL.

Certification of Available Finances

All applicants are required by the U.S. Government to certify that they can provide adequate funding to cover the cost of a U.S. education. Final admission to Creighton University cannot be authorized and an I-20 issued until the Office of International Programs verifies the applicant’s complete Undergraduate Student Certification of Available Finances Form.

Matteo Ricci Scholarships for International Students

Creighton University offers eligible international students Matteo Ricci academic scholarships. Criteria for the awards include excellent academic records and F-1 visa status. Returning students and permanent residents are not eligible to receive the Ricci scholarships. To have their scholarships renewed after their first year, recipients should maintain a pre-determined grade point average and maintain their F-1 visa classification. Applicants interested in competing for these scholarships must submit their complete application for admission on or before March 1st, the priority deadline for Fall Semester admission or before September 1st, the priority deadline for Spring Semester admission.