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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
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$41,583
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
80%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Campbellsville University is a private, Christian institution in central Kentucky best known for offering a supportive, faith-integrated education that prioritizes affordability and character development. The university is particularly recognized for its strong professional preparation programs, led by its highly regarded School of Education, School of Nursing, and School of Business, Economics, and Technology. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, tight-knit community anchored by competitive NAIA athletics, active campus ministries, and a warm, hospitable environment. What truly sets Campbellsville apart is its unique blend of a deeply rooted Christian mission and a remarkably global campus culture, hosting international students from dozens of countries right in the heart of Kentucky.

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 · 2026-27
Campbellsville University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
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 · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,880
$30–48k
$17,936
$48–75k
$18,476
$75–110k
$19,291
$110k+
$23,105
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 21% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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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%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
4%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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