was established, and remains the largest college today. Shortly after, in 1885, the Creighton University Observatory was built on campus. Women were first admitted in 1913. In 1958, the college split into Creighton Preparatory School and Creighton University.
== Academics ==
The schools and colleges at Creighton are:
College of Arts & Sciences
Heider College of Business
College of Nursing
School of Dentistry
School of Medicine
School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
School of Law
The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest school, containing about 28% of the university's enrolled students.
In 2021, the university opened its Phoenix Health Sciences Campus.
== Athletics ==
Creighton competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Big East. Nicknamed the Bluejays, Creighton fields 14 teams in eight sports.
The women's basketball team won the WNIT championship in 2004. It plays all home games on campus at D. J. Sokol Arena.
== Demographics ==
As of Spring 2025, Creighton has a total enrollment …
