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Campbell University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,824
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, Campbell is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Campbell is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Campbell University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Campbell emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Campbell suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,160

Cost of attendance at Campbell University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,160

Cost of attendance at Campbell University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Campbell University received on average $30,603 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,603
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 216 33% $5,334 $1,152,081
Other Federal Grant 288 44% $5,155 $1,484,747
State Grant/Scholarships 285 44% $6,084 $1,733,856
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 649 99% $25,785 $16,734,251
Total Grant & Scholarships 652 100% $30,603 $19,952,854

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Campbell University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Campbell University students is 56.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.0%.

56.0%

  • asian 46.1% 6 students
  • African American 39.5% 49 students
  • white 64.5% 381 students
  • unknown 45.8% 44 students
  • hispanic 30.6% 22 students
  • International Students 56.2% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 52.6% 20 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big South Conference
  • Baseball Big South Conference
  • Basketball Big South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Campbell University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Campbell University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)