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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY · Town · 2,840 students
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$19,341
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$41,583
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
80%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Campbellsville University is a comprehensive Christian institution in central Kentucky, best known for integrating faith-informed servant leadership with strong professional programs in nursing, business, education, and social work. The campus culture is tight-knit and Christ-centered, offering a supportive environment where community worship, local service initiatives, and competitive NAIA Fighting Tigers athletics anchor the student experience. A distinctive feature of the university is its wide regional footprint and accessibility, blending traditional undergraduate campus life with expansive online programs and regional learning centers designed to support non-traditional and first-generation college students.

Wikipedia:Campbellsville University (CU) is a private Christian university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States. It was founded as Russell Creek Academy and enrolls more than 12,000 students. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.

Location
Campbellsville, KY, 42718-2799 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
112 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$27,998
Housing & food (on campus)$10,108
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$48,362
Average net price$19,341
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,998
Housing & food (on campus)$10,108
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$48,362
Average net price$19,341
How it’s made up
Tuition$29,760
Fees$500
Books & supplies$800
Personal expenses$3,520
Transportation$2,730
Total published by the school$48,362
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,880
$30–48k
$17,936
$48–75k
$18,476
$75–110k
$19,291
$110k+
$23,105
Grants from the school
64% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $17,187
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 33.8% · others: 51.5% 
8 yrs after starting
42% graduated · 21% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$34,639
10 yrs after entry$41,583
Debt
Median at graduation$17,156
Monthly payment$182
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22k
90th percentile$30,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 81.4% · women 78.5% 
Yield: 14.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$34,000
Independent
36%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
9%
Where first-years come from
In state (KY)
67.9%
Out of state
17.3%
International
14.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TN 29 · GA 15 · FL 12 · OH 11 · IN 10

Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
4%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Archery
    Co-ed
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$34,639
After 10 yrs
$41,583
Business/Commerce, General95
Social Work58
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness32
Criminal Justice and Corrections32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing20
Psychology, General18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas16
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services15
Bible/Biblical Studies13
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries10
Biology, General8
Communication and Media Studies6
Special Education and Teaching6
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$39M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$6,787/mo
Teaching spend
$5,539
per student
Federal loans
18%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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