Is Creighton University a Catholic college?

Yes. Creighton University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

What is Creighton University’s Compass Score?

86 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Creighton University?

Mass is listed at St. John's Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Creighton University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Creighton University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic college

Creighton University

LocationOmaha, NE
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,255 students
SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
TraditionJesuit

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Compass ScoreCatholic Life Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

BFaith
85 of 100

AAcademics
91 of 100

Verified Oct. 7, 2026 · How the score works

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Creighton University in Omaha is a Catholic and Jesuit university historically sponsored by the Society of Jesus. St. John's Church, the Jesuit parish at the center of campus, has Mass twice every weekday and five weekend Masses during the academic year, confession every day, and adoration two evenings a week. The Magis Core requires two theology courses (The Christian Tradition and The Biblical Tradition) and one philosophy course of all undergraduates.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 7

Monday–Friday12:00 PMSt. John's Church
Monday–Friday9:00 PMSt. John's Church · During the undergraduate academic year only.
Saturday5:00 PMSt. John's Church · Saturday anticipatory Mass.
Sunday8:00 AMSt. John's Church
Sunday10:30 AMSt. John's Church
Sunday7:00 PMSt. John's Church · During the academic year only.

Show 1 more mass times

Sunday9:00 PMSt. John's Church · During the academic year only.

Confession 4

Monday–Friday12:30 PM–1:00 PMSt. John's Church, Reconciliation Chapel (left of the altar)
Saturday4:00 PM–5:00 PMSt. John's Church
Sunday9:15 AM–10:00 AMSt. John's Church
Sunday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. John's Church · During the academic year only.

Adoration 1

Monday, Wednesday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. John's Church · Exposition, adoration and Benediction; during the academic year only.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Week Day Masses Monday through Friday at Noon Monday through Friday at 9:00 pm *(during the undergraduate academic year only.)”
St. John's lists weekday Masses at noon and, during the academic year, at 9 PM.
“Week Day Masses Monday through Friday at Noon Monday through Friday at 9:00 pm *(during the undergraduate academic year only.)”
St. John's lists weekday Masses at noon and, during the academic year, at 9 PM.
“Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
“Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
“Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
“Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
“Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
“Reconciliation Monday through Friday from 12:30-1:00 pm Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 pm Sundays from 9:15-10:00 am and 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and twice on Sunday at St. John's.
“Reconciliation Monday through Friday from 12:30-1:00 pm Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 pm Sundays from 9:15-10:00 am and 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and twice on Sunday at St. John's.
“Reconciliation Monday through Friday from 12:30-1:00 pm Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 pm Sundays from 9:15-10:00 am and 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and twice on Sunday at St. John's.
“Reconciliation Monday through Friday from 12:30-1:00 pm Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 pm Sundays from 9:15-10:00 am and 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and twice on Sunday at St. John's.
“Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Wednesday evenings during the academic year.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Mary Magdalene Church — 0.6 mi · 109 South 19th Street, Omaha
Saint Peter Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
Saint Cecilia Cathedral — 1.3 mi
Sacred Heart Parish Church — 1.4 mi
Ukrainian Assumption Catholic Church of Byzantine Rite — 2.1 mi
Holy Cross Church — 2.4 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Noon Mass Monday-Friday year-round, plus 9 PM Monday-Friday during the undergraduate academic year, at St. John's Church on campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Worship on Campus | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/worship-prayer-sacraments-campus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Catholic Mass at St. John’s Church Weekdays at noon and 9 p.m.* Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; 7* and 9* p.m.”
  St. John's Church on campus has Mass every weekday at noon and 9 PM and five weekend Masses (evening Masses only when undergraduate classes are in session).
2. Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Week Day Masses Monday through Friday at Noon Monday through Friday at 9:00 pm *(during the undergraduate academic year only.)”
  St. John's lists weekday Masses at noon and, during the academic year, at 9 PM.
Yes:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5 PM. Sunday 8 AM, 10:30 AM, and 7 PM and 9 PM during the academic year.)
Sources (2)
1. Worship on Campus | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/worship-prayer-sacraments-campus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Catholic Mass at St. John’s Church Weekdays at noon and 9 p.m.* Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; 7* and 9* p.m.”
  St. John's Church on campus has Mass every weekday at noon and 9 PM and five weekend Masses (evening Masses only when undergraduate classes are in session).
2. Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
  St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
Yes:
Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Monday-Friday 12:30-1 PM, Saturday 4-5 PM, Sunday 9:15-10 AM and 8-9 PM (academic year), per the St. John's schedule.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reconciliation Monday through Friday from 12:30-1:00 pm Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 pm Sundays from 9:15-10:00 am and 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
  Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and twice on Sunday at St. John's.
2. Worship on Campus | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/worship-prayer-sacraments-campus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday–Friday | 12:30–1 p.m. | Reconciliation Chapel (left of the altar)”
  The university's worship page lists weekday confession at St. John's.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Mondays and Wednesdays 8-9 PM during the academic year.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Wednesday evenings during the academic year.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (St. John's Church, the Jesuit parish on campus, lists Fr. Eric Immel, SJ (pastor) and Fr. Ed Witt, SJ (associate pastor); the resident Jesuit community serves as pastors and chaplains. Campus Ministry lists Nathaniel Romano, SJ as Jesuit Campus Minister (his titledoes not say whether he is a priest).)
Sources (3)
1. Contacts — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/contacts · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Pastor: Fr. Eric Immel, SJ l 402-280-2985 Associate Pastor: Fr. Ed Witt, SJ”
  Two Jesuit priests serve as pastor and associate pastor of St. John's, the Catholic church at Creighton University.
2. Creighton University’s Jesuit Communitycreighton.edu/about/mission-and-history/jesuit-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “On campus, members of the Jesuit community serve as instructors, University administration and staff, pastors and chaplains.”
  A resident Jesuit community serves the campus, including as pastors and chaplains.
3. Campus Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Nathaniel Romano, SJ Jesuit Campus Minister”
  Campus Ministry lists a Jesuit campus minister.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Worship on Campus | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/worship-prayer-sacraments-campus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “There are several places on Creighton’s campus where students, faculty and staff can spend time in prayer and reflection, including:”
  St. John's Church and several chapels and prayer rooms on campus are available for prayer.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (25 weekly times documented: 15 Mass, 8 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Magis Common Core (all undergraduates): The Christian Tradition and The Biblical Tradition. A required Ethics course may be philosophical or theological and is not counted. College cores may add more.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Philosophical Ideas (3 credits) | Ethics (3 credits) | | Designated Technology | The Christian Tradition (3 credits) | The Biblical Tradition (3 credits)”
  The Magis Common Core requires Philosophical Ideas, Ethics, The Christian Tradition and The Biblical Tradition.
  “it sets these out within a balanced account of the three principal traditions of contemporary Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant).”
  The Christian Tradition course covers Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant Christianity.
  “The Biblical Tradition component introduces students to the Bible, the Old and New Testaments, through the discipline of Biblical Studies.”
  All undergraduates take a Biblical Tradition (Scripture) course.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The Christian Tradition gives a balanced account of Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant traditions; no required course is titled or described as Catholic theology. The Theology Department states each course dialogues with the Catholic theological tradition.)
Sources (2)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “it sets these out within a balanced account of the three principal traditions of contemporary Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant).”
  The Christian Tradition course covers Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant Christianity.
2. Theology Department Mission | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/arts-sciences/theology/mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Each course dialogues in some way with the Catholic theological tradition.”
  The Department of Theology states that each of its courses engages the Catholic theological tradition.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophical Ideas (3 credits). The Ethics requirement can be met with a philosophical or theological ethics course and is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Philosophical Ideas (3 credits) | Ethics (3 credits) | | Designated Technology | The Christian Tradition (3 credits) | The Biblical Tradition (3 credits)”
  The Magis Common Core requires Philosophical Ideas, Ethics, The Christian Tradition and The Biblical Tradition.
  “The Philosophical Ideas component explores philosophical ideas about the nature of reality, the scope of human knowledge, and the nature of a good human life through the study of primary philosophical texts.”
  All undergraduates take one Philosophical Ideas course.
  “the critical study of various fundamental philosophical or theological theories about the nature and sources of moral obligation”
  The required Ethics course may be philosophical or theological.
Yes:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “As Catholic, the Magis Core Curriculum provides a framework to challenge students to pursue truth in all forms through the living tradition of the Catholic Church.”
  The core curriculum is framed by the living tradition of the Catholic Church.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Theology < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “B.A., Major in Theology”
  A theology major is offered.
Yes:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes (Affirmed in the Department of Theology's mission statement.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology Department Mission | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/arts-sciences/theology/mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “As a Department of Theology within a Catholic university we are committed to implementing the four essential characteristics of a Catholic university described in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae.”
  The Department of Theology's mission statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

Campus culture and residence life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (7 professional ministry staff on the Key Campus Ministry Staff list (director, assistant director, liturgy, music ministry, CLC campus minister, Jesuit campus minister, graduate campus minister); an EdD student listed there is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Nathaniel Romano, SJ Jesuit Campus Minister”
  Campus Ministry lists a Jesuit campus minister.
  “Robby Francis Director, Campus Ministry”
  Campus Ministry is led by a director; the Key Campus Ministry Staff list names eight people.
  “Nathan Zimmer Senior Campus Minister for Graduate Programs”
  Campus Ministry includes a campus minister for graduate programs.
Yes:
Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Freshman retreats, Encounter with Christ, Fall Adventure, Ignatian Silent Retreat, Discernment Series, Senior Reflection.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry Retreats | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Freshman Retreats Encounter with Christ Retreats Fall Adventure Ignatian Silent Retreat Discernment Series Senior Reflection”
  Campus Ministry offers six kinds of retreats.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Christian Life Communities, Agape Latte, VIA Hikes, music ministry ensembles.)
Sources (2)
1. Exploring Faith | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/exploring-faith · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, CLCs meet weekly for prayer, reflection, and sharing.”
  Christian Life Communities meet weekly.
  “Agape Latte is a monthly faith storytelling series that invites students to hear about the faith lives of staff and faculty at Creighton University.”
  Agape Latte is a monthly faith-sharing event.
  “This program gives students an opportunity to encounter God in new ways through hiking in nature and forming community.”
  VIA Hikes are a Campus Ministry faith program.
2. Worship on Campus | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/worship-prayer-sacraments-campus · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “If you sing, play an instrument or both, we welcome you in Catholic, Protestant and ecumenical ensembles!”
  Students may join music ministry ensembles.
Not enough information:
Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Peer Ministry Advisors in each residence hall run a bi-weekly Evening Examen; housing page lists prayer spaces and chaplains for residents.)
Sources (2)
1. Exploring Faith | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/exploring-faith · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “each Residence Hall is assigned a team of Peer Ministry Advisors who are available for all students. PMAs run a bi-weekly Evening Examen program”
  Campus Ministry runs a residence hall ministry with Peer Ministry Advisors and an Evening Examen in each hall.
2. On-campus Housing | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/housing/campus-housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Creighton also offers residents the following resources and opportunities: Living-learning communities Prayer spaces and chaplains”
  Residence halls offer prayer spaces and chaplains.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/about/leadership-key-offices-contacts/administrative-offices/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Office of Mission Engagement, within the Department of Mission and Ministry, exists to form and accompany staff and faculty in Creighton University's Jesuit, Catholic mission, identity and values.”
  An Office of Mission Engagement forms faculty and staff in the Jesuit, Catholic mission.
  “Cynthia M. Schmersal, EdD Vice President, Mission and Ministry”
  A Vice President leads the Division of Mission and Ministry.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (John P. Schlegel, SJ, Center for Service and Justice.)
Sources (1)
1. Schlegel Center for Service and Justice | Creightoncreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/schlegel-center-service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “the SCSJ connects students with drop-in service, semester-long service, and Service & Justice Trips during fall and spring breaks.”
  The Schlegel Center for Service and Justice runs service programs and trips.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
Sources (1)
1. Commitment to Service | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/about/mission-and-history/commitment-service · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “For more than 50 years, Creighton has partnered with Misión ILAC in the Dominican Republic to provide immersive, service-based learning experiences.”
  Service-based learning is offered through the ILAC program in the Dominican Republic.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THL/JPS 565 Catholic Social Teaching. BUS 173 is one of many options for the Critical Issues core requirement.)
Sources (2)
1. Theology < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “THL 565. Catholic Social Teaching. 3 credits. OD (Same as JPS 565)”
  A Catholic Social Teaching course is offered.
2. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “BUS 173 | Commercial Republic: Catholic Social Teaching and Philosophy, Politics and Economics Conversation”
  A Catholic social teaching course is one option for the Critical Issues in Human Inquiry core requirement.
Partly:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Pregnant and parenting student assistance through the Title IX office.)
Sources (1)
1. Title IX | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/about/leadership-key-offices-contacts/administrative-offices/office-title-ix-civil-rights-compliance · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Pregnant and parenting students have the right to request assistance through the Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance.”
  Pregnant and parenting students can request support through the Title IX office.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Service and Justice Trips, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, C.R.E.W. for Social Justice (health, environment, migration).)
Sources (2)
1. Service and Community Engagement | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/schlegel-center-service-justice/service-and-community-engagement · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “In 1983, with a group of just seven students, the Service and Justice Trips program at Creighton was born. The program now sends 250 participants each year to serve and learn from community partners across the country.”
  Service and Justice Trips send about 250 students a year to community partners.
  “C.R.E.W. for Social Justice provides opportunities for Creighton students to learn and serve in areas related to health, the environment and migration.”
  A weekly program addresses health, environment and migration.
2. Justice and Ignatian Advocacy | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/schlegel-center-service-justice/justice-ignatian-advocacy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “IFTJ connects Catholic faith and justice by addressing timely issues through two days of dynamic speakers, breakout sessions, and networking followed by a day of legislative visits.”
  Students attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Mission & Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/about/leadership-key-offices-contacts/administrative-offices/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The John P. Schlegel Center for Service and Justice (SCSJ) engages students in community service, reflection and action. This is done to promote justice and sustainability as an integral part of students’ Jesuit, Catholic education”
  The service center sits in the Division of Mission and Ministry and frames service as part of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
2. Schlegel Center for Service and Justice | Creightoncreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/schlegel-center-service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “In the tradition of Catholic social thought, we are always “individuals in community.””
  The Schlegel Center draws on Catholic social thought.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

St. John's Church on campus has Mass at noon every weekday and at 9 PM Monday-Friday during the academic year, five weekend Masses, confession every day of the week, and adoration two evenings a week.
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Week Day Masses Monday through Friday at Noon Monday through Friday at 9:00 pm *(during the undergraduate academic year only.)”
  St. John's lists weekday Masses at noon and, during the academic year, at 9 PM.
  “Sunday Masses Saturday anticipatory at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm * (during the academic year only.)”
  St. John's lists a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses during the academic year.
  “Reconciliation Monday through Friday from 12:30-1:00 pm Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 pm Sundays from 9:15-10:00 am and 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
  Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and twice on Sunday at St. John's.
  “Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 pm* (during the academic year only)”
  Eucharistic adoration is held Monday and Wednesday evenings during the academic year.
Campus Ministry lists seven professional staff, including Jesuits, and offers six kinds of retreats plus weekly Christian Life Communities.
Sources (3)
1. Campus Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Nathaniel Romano, SJ Jesuit Campus Minister”
  Campus Ministry lists a Jesuit campus minister.
  “Robby Francis Director, Campus Ministry”
  Campus Ministry is led by a director; the Key Campus Ministry Staff list names eight people.
2. Campus Ministry Retreats | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Freshman Retreats Encounter with Christ Retreats Fall Adventure Ignatian Silent Retreat Discernment Series Senior Reflection”
  Campus Ministry offers six kinds of retreats.
3. Exploring Faith | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/exploring-faith · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, CLCs meet weekly for prayer, reflection, and sharing.”
  Christian Life Communities meet weekly.
A Division of Mission and Ministry led by a vice president includes an Office of Mission Engagement and the Schlegel Center for Service and Justice, whose Service and Justice Trips involve about 250 students a year.
Sources (2)
1. Mission & Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/about/leadership-key-offices-contacts/administrative-offices/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Office of Mission Engagement, within the Department of Mission and Ministry, exists to form and accompany staff and faculty in Creighton University's Jesuit, Catholic mission, identity and values.”
  An Office of Mission Engagement forms faculty and staff in the Jesuit, Catholic mission.
  “Cynthia M. Schmersal, EdD Vice President, Mission and Ministry”
  A Vice President leads the Division of Mission and Ministry.
2. Service and Community Engagement | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/schlegel-center-service-justice/service-and-community-engagement · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “In 1983, with a group of just seven students, the Service and Justice Trips program at Creighton was born. The program now sends 250 participants each year to serve and learn from community partners across the country.”
  Service and Justice Trips send about 250 students a year to community partners.
The core curriculum is framed by the living tradition of the Catholic Church, and the Theology Department's mission statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
Sources (2)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “As Catholic, the Magis Core Curriculum provides a framework to challenge students to pursue truth in all forms through the living tradition of the Catholic Church.”
  The core curriculum is framed by the living tradition of the Catholic Church.
2. Theology Department Mission | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/arts-sciences/theology/mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “As a Department of Theology within a Catholic university we are committed to implementing the four essential characteristics of a Catholic university described in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae.”
  The Department of Theology's mission statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

Concerns

The core requires one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Philosophical Ideas (3 credits) | Ethics (3 credits) | | Designated Technology | The Christian Tradition (3 credits) | The Biblical Tradition (3 credits)”
  The Magis Common Core requires Philosophical Ideas, Ethics, The Christian Tradition and The Biblical Tradition.
  “The Philosophical Ideas component explores philosophical ideas about the nature of reality, the scope of human knowledge, and the nature of a good human life through the study of primary philosophical texts.”
  All undergraduates take one Philosophical Ideas course.
No required theology course is explicitly Catholic theology. The Christian Tradition gives a balanced account of Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Curriculum and Degree and Certificate Requirements < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-curriculum-degree-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “it sets these out within a balanced account of the three principal traditions of contemporary Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant).”
  The Christian Tradition course covers Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant Christianity.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Swanson Hall)

Address: Swanson Hall (lower level), 780525 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Location: On campus
Facilities: campus ministry offices

Source: creighton.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, catalog.creighton.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

22 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 11 off campus

Other 2

VIA HikesOff campus
Hiking program for reflection on faith and community.
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Spiritual accompanimentOn campus
One-on-one pastoral and spiritual accompaniment with Campus Ministry staff.
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Retreats 6

Freshman RetreatsOff campus
Once each fall and spring
Weekend retreats for first-year students with shared meals, prayer and small groups.
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Encounter with Christ RetreatsOff campus
Fall and spring
Weekend retreats for sophomores, juniors and seniors at the Creighton University Retreat Center, with Reconciliation and Eucharist.
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Fall AdventureOff campus
Labor Day weekend
Camping retreat in the Black Hills of South Dakota for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
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Ignatian Silent RetreatOff campus
Silent retreat with daily Mass, Reconciliation and a spiritual companion.
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Discernment SeriesOn campus
Weekday evenings in the fall semester
Retreat in daily life on Ignatian discernment, open to all undergraduates.
creighton.edu
Senior Evening of ReflectionOn campus
April
Evening of reflection for graduating seniors.
creighton.edu

Service 6

Service and Justice TripsOff campus
Fall and spring breaks
About 250 students a year serve with community partners around the country.
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402 Service ProgramOff campus
Weekly through the semester
Semester-long weekly service with one Omaha community partner, with group reflection.
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Weekly drop-in serviceOff campus
Drop-in service at partners such as Siena Francis House, with reflection afterward.
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C.R.E.W. for Social JusticeOff campus
Weekly
Service and learning on health, the environment and migration.
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Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
November
Catholic social justice conference with legislative visits.
creighton.edu
ILAC (Dominican Republic)Off campus
Immersive service-based learning in the Dominican Republic.
creighton.edu

Faith formation 3

Christian Life CommunitiesOn campus
Weekly, one hour
Small Ignatian faith-sharing groups for undergraduates.
creighton.edu
Residence Hall Ministry (Peer Ministry Advisors)On campus
Bi-weekly Evening Examen
Peer Ministry Advisors in each residence hall offer spiritual support and an Evening Examen.
creighton.edu
OCIA (St. John's Initiation Ministry)On campus
Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation or reception into the Catholic Church.
creighton.edu

Liturgy and prayer 4

Music ministryOn campus
Catholic, Protestant and ecumenical music ensembles.
creighton.edu
Liturgical ministries at St. John'sOn campus
Students serve as altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers, lectors, sacristans and bell ringers.
creighton.edu
Prayer in the Style of TaizéOn campus
Throughout the academic year
Ecumenical evening prayer with music at St. John's Church.
creighton.edu
Mass of the Holy Spirit (Mission Week)On campus
Start of the academic year
University Mass during Mission Week.
creighton.edu

Social life 1

Agape LatteOn campus
Monthly
Faith storytelling series with staff and faculty speakers, over coffee.
creighton.edu

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Campus ministry

Sources (6)

Campus Ministry | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Robby Francis Director, Campus Ministry”
Campus Ministry is led by a director; the Key Campus Ministry Staff list names eight people.
“Swanson Hall (lower level) 780525 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 402.280.2779 Campus_Ministry@creighton.edu”
Campus Ministry is located on the lower level of Swanson Hall.
“Swanson Hall (lower level) 780525 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 402.280.2779 Campus_Ministry@creighton.edu”
Campus Ministry is located on the lower level of Swanson Hall.
Mass & Reconciliation — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/mass · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Week Day Masses Monday through Friday at Noon Monday through Friday at 9:00 pm *(during the undergraduate academic year only.)”
St. John's lists weekday Masses at noon and, during the academic year, at 9 PM.
Contacts — St. John'sstjohns-creighton.org/contacts · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Pastor: Fr. Eric Immel, SJ l 402-280-2985 Associate Pastor: Fr. Ed Witt, SJ”
Two Jesuit priests serve as pastor and associate pastor of St. John's, the Catholic church at Creighton University.
Campus Ministry < Creighton Universitycatalog.creighton.edu/undergraduate/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“St. John's Church is the symbolic center of the Creighton community in the heart of our campus.”
St. John's Church is at the center of campus.
“St. John's Church is the symbolic center of the Creighton community in the heart of our campus.”
St. John's Church is at the center of campus.
Creighton University’s Jesuit Communitycreighton.edu/about/mission-and-history/jesuit-community · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“On campus, members of the Jesuit community serve as instructors, University administration and staff, pastors and chaplains.”
A resident Jesuit community serves the campus, including as pastors and chaplains.
Exploring Faith | Creighton Universitycreighton.edu/student-experience/faith-service-justice/exploring-faith · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, CLCs meet weekly for prayer, reflection, and sharing.”
Christian Life Communities meet weekly.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

91 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score83%
First-year retention 20% of score94%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,321 · ACT 28.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$18,314

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Big East Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	11 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	4,262
Total students	8,255
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$31,568
Cost of attendance (per year)	$63,423
Median federal debt at graduation	$25,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	83%
First-year retention	94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$73,911
Admission rate	80%
Students receiving Pell grants	12%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1321
SAT reading & writing	620–708
SAT math	623–720
ACT composite	26–31
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

Source: archomaha.org, archomaha.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 181002
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Creighton University a Catholic college?: Yes. Creighton University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Creighton University’s Compass Score?: 86 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Creighton University?: Mass is listed at St. John's Church. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Creighton University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Creighton University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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