Campbell University
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$35,580
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About Campbell University
Campbell University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Buies Creek, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,325, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 79 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,580.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
87% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1230
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
27%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
63%
Black
14%
Hispanic
9%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
50
Total Online Enrollment
1,545
Percent of Programs Online
57% On-campus
43% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 33% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 59% online
Doctorate 20% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $35,580 | $35,580 |
Graduate | $14,041 | $14,041 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $900 |
On-campus room and board | $13,625 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,115 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,625 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,115 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,015 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $56,220 | $56,220 |
Off-campus without family | $56,220 | $56,220 |
Off-campus with family | $40,495 | $40,495 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
44%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Sports Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Science Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
25Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
26Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
27Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
28Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Piano and Organ
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Piano and Organ
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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