#251 nationally · R2 · Nebraska

Creighton University research spending

Creighton University spent $28M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #251 among US R1 and R2 universities and #3 in Nebraska.

$28Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#251of 297 nationally
#3 of 3in Nebraska (6% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
248Rutgers University-NewarkNJR2$30M
249University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasPRR2$29M
250Northern Illinois UniversityILR2$29M
251Creighton University MedNER2$28M
252Tennessee State UniversityTNR2$28M
253Miami University-OxfordOHR2$28M
254California State University-SacramentoCAR2$28M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Creighton University run through its research office: https://www.creighton.edu/research

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Questions

How much does Creighton University spend on research?
Creighton University reported $28M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Creighton University rank nationally for research spending?
#251 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #3 of 3 in Nebraska.
Is Creighton University an R1 university?
Creighton University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.