About the program
The Creighton University – Omaha PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "The Creighton University Physician Assistant Program mission is to foster a tradition of excellence by transforming learners into compassionate physician assistants who are dedicated to exemplary patient care. Rooted in our Ignatian heritage, we empower students to realize their full potential through a commitment to professional growth and service to humanity."
Housed in School of Medicine, systems-based curriculum, cadaver lab, experienced faculty, academic medical center
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: no. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement · up to 4 outstanding at application
Program overview
Creighton University's Physician Assistant Program in Omaha, Nebraska awards a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree over 28 months, with the next cohort beginning in August 2027. The program holds continued ARC-PA accreditation and accepts out-of-state applicants, though international applicants are not eligible. It is a full-time, on-campus program with no part-time or distance learning options.
The program is housed within Creighton's School of Medicine and operates within an academic medical center environment, giving students access to a cadaver lab and experienced faculty. The curriculum is organized around organ and body systems rather than individual disciplines, and instruction leans heavily on collaborative, team-based, and problem-based learning approaches. This structure suits applicants who learn well through active engagement with peers rather than passive lecture formats. The program's mission draws explicitly from Ignatian values, emphasizing compassionate care, professional growth, and service to humanity - language that signals a genuine institutional culture around service, not just professional achievement.
Incoming matriculants have averaged a 3.84 overall GPA and a 3.80 science GPA, though the stated minimums are 3.00 for both. Applicants who fall near the minimum should understand that admitted students typically present considerably stronger academic records. The patient care bar is relatively accessible at 250 hours, but paid direct patient care is required - volunteer or shadowing hours will not satisfy this requirement. Healthcare experience beyond direct patient care is also required. The incoming class is capped at 40 students, making this a moderately selective, smaller cohort program.
Total tuition runs $102,913 with no differentiated in-state or out-of-state rate, and a $500 seat deposit is required upon acceptance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis with a deadline of August 1, 2026, so submitting early carries a meaningful strategic advantage.
Prerequisite coursework includes human anatomy with lab (4 credits), human physiology with lab (4 credits), microbiology with lab (4 credits), and statistics (3 credits). There is no time limit on when these courses were completed, and up to four prerequisites may be outstanding at the time of application. The interview process involves both a traditional interview and a group interview component, and attendance at an onsite interview is required. Three letters of reference are the minimum.
An applicant should weigh whether Creighton's Ignatian mission, systems-based curriculum, and academically competitive admitted class align with both their academic profile and their commitment to service-oriented, team-based practice.