ROTC at Creighton University
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Yes — Creighton University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha through cross-town agreements.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Creighton University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Creighton University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Creighton University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 18 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men59%
- White87%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women38%
- Men62%
- White82%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,243–1,428 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $48,856 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $48,856 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 83% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Creighton University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Creighton University has 4,348 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Creighton University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | College of Arts & Sciences | Up to $12,000 |
| Undergraduate | Dentisty | Up to $5,000 |
| Undergraduate | Graduate School | Up to $5,000 |
| Undergraduate | Heider College of Business | Up to $12,000 |
| Undergraduate | Pharmacy & Health Professions | Up to $5,000 |
| Undergraduate | Professional Studies | Up to $12,000 |
And 17 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Creighton University: FAQ
Does Creighton University have ROTC?
Yes — Creighton University hosts Army ROTC on campus, and students join Air Force ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha through cross-town agreements.
Which ROTC branches can Creighton University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Creighton University Army ROTC) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Nebraska Omaha, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Creighton University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Creighton University. Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Creighton University and train with the unit at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Creighton University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Creighton University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
creighton.edu
- Admissions
creighton.edu
- Apply
creighton.edu
- Financial aid
creighton.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Omaha, NE 68178
IPEDS UNITID: 181002
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