Creighton University School of Medicine
Nebraska · Competitive · Founded 1892
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 515
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 512–518
- Median GPA
- 3.90
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.83–3.95
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.87
- Acceptance rate
- 4.5%
- Interview rate
- Not reported
Median MCAT by section (estimated)
- Chem / Phys
- 129
- CARS
- 128
- Bio / Biochem
- 129
- Psych / Soc
- 130
Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.
Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate
- In-state applicants
- ~7.1%
- Out-of-state applicants
- ~4.4%
- Overall (reported)
- 4.5%
We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.
vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +3.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.09 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.
MCAT range by residency Premier estimate
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 509.1 | 509.9 | 515.1 | 518.1 |
| In-state | 506.9 | 507.9 | 512.1 | 517.1 |
| Out-of-state | 511.1 | 511.9 | 517.1 | 520.1 |
The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.
Class profile
- Entering class size
- 252
- Public / Private
- Private
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- Not reported
- Orientation
- Service-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Service-oriented (28/100) — Jesuit service/primary-care mission (rural family-med rotations, Magis free clinic), low NIH funding (~$12.7M), no NIH-funded MSTP, US News unranked.
Course exams
Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.
Cost & aid
- Cost of attendance
- $111,938
- Avg. graduate debt
- $268,393
- Secondary fee
- $100
- % receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, Cost: 2026-2027; Class profile: Class of 2029 (matriculated 2025)). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page. Debt & % receiving aid are compiled from publicly available figures.
Prerequisites & requirements
Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.
- Biology
- 1 year with lab
- General Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Organic Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Biochemistry
- 1 semester (recommended/required)
- Physics
- 1 year with lab
- English / writing
- 1 year
- Math / statistics
- 1 semester–1 year (varies)
- Psychology & Sociology
- Recommended for the MCAT
Required tests
- MCAT — required
- CASPer: varies — verify with the school
- AAMC PREview: not required
Letters of recommendation
- A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
- Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
- A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file
Application timeline (AMCAS)
Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.
What this school weighs
- GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
- Clinical experience & shadowing
- Research experience
- Community service & volunteering
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement & secondary essays
- Interview performance & mission fit
- State residency (especially at public schools)
Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)
⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.
- Please state your reasons for applying to Creighton University School of Medicine.
- Being 'Women and Men for and with Others' is one of the Jesuit tenets that is critical to CUSOM's mission. How have your values and life experiences aligned with this tenet and reflect how you might continue to do so while at Creighton?
- Using an example or examples, describe the effect that your experience(s) engaging with disadvantaged and/or underserved populations have had on your own growth and development. Reflect on how this/these experience(s) will impact your career as a future physician.
- Describe how you have dealt with a personal challenge or major obstacle that you have overcome. Focus on what you learned about yourself and how it will help you during the challenges you might face in medical school.
- Please reflect on your entire application; is there anything you would like to further share with the Admissions Committee? Gap(s) in your education, personal and/or academic challenges, etc. (optional)
Interview
⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.
Format: Traditional
Entirely virtual, one-on-one interviews, averaging ~34 minutes across roughly 2 interviews (about 70% open-file). Applicants report a low-stress, relaxed and welcoming experience focused on getting to know them.
Questions applicants report
- Why do you want to be a physician?
- Why Creighton, and what makes it a good fit for you?
- Tell me about a particularly interesting case you've seen in clinical volunteering.
- What services should a medical school offer to support its students?
- Anything that you read or learned recently that changed your perspective on medicine?
- What from your application do you want me to highlight to the admissions committee?
Key facts
- Degree
- MD
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Nebraska
- Region
- Midwest
- Interview format
- Traditional
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- USMLE
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2024
- International applicants
- Not considered
- DACA applicants
- Not considered
Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Tuition, debt, secondary fee, oldest-MCAT, PREview, interview format, and mission are compiled from publicly available figures. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What MCAT score do I need for Creighton?
Creighton University School of Medicine has a median MCAT of 515 (typical accepted range about 512–518). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (512) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does Creighton require?
The median accepted GPA is about 3.90 (roughly 3.83–3.95). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.
What are the prerequisites for Creighton?
Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.
Is Creighton hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 4.5% — competitive for US MD programs.
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