Creighton University Athletics

Creighton competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious recruiting. The Bluejays field 14 varsity sports with 293 total athletes, representing about 7% of the 4,231-student body. The school awards $5.9 million in athletic scholarships annually. Creighton joined the strong BIG EAST Conference, sharing the stage with basketball powerhouses like Villanova and Georgetown. The men's basketball program draws the most attention, regularly making NCAA Tournament appearances and producing NBA talent like Doug McDermott and Kyle Korver. Marquette serves as a key conference rival. The 10:1 student-faculty ratio means even student-athletes get personalized academic attention. With a 96% employment rate after graduation, Creighton athletes successfully transition from sports to careers.