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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY · Town · 2,840 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
112 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$42,603
Avg net price
$19,341
Room & board
$10,108
Tuition
$27,998
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,880
$30–48k
$17,936
$48–75k
$18,476
$75–110k
$19,291
$110k+
$23,105
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
4-yr on-time completion
30%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,639
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,583
Median debt
$17,156
Monthly loan payment
$182
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$22,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$34,000
Independent students
36%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
4%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$34,639
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$39M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
41%
Avg faculty salary
$6,787/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,539
Federal loan rate
18%

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