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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.3%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1130

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 3614 admitted students 171 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

30%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1030-1230. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 520 and 630, while 25% scored below 520 and another 25% scored above 630.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 600, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% achieved a score of 600. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1130 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Campbell.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 45% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    520-630
  • Math

    510-600

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

22

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 3614 admitted students 294 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

52%

Similar to the SAT, Campbell does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 52% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 19 and 25, with 25% scoring above 25 and another 25% scoring below 19.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    17-24
  • Math

    18-25
  • Composite

    19-25

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$35

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Campbell during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 4,142 1,806 2,336
Admitted students 3,614 1,504 2,110
Enrolled students 562 260 302
Acceptance rate 87% 83% 90%
Yield rate 16% 17% 14%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Campbell received a total of 4,142 applications. These applications included 1,806 male applicants and 2,336 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 4,142 applicants, Campbell admitted 3,614 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,504 males and 2,110 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 562 students chose to enroll at Campbell. This means that 562 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 260 were male and 302 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Campbell had an overall acceptance rate of 87% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 83% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 90%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Campbell had an overall yield rate of 16% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 17%, and for female admitted students, it was 14%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Campbell over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 6,626 2,558 4,068 4,870 1,820 3,050 74% 71% 75% 976 400 576 20% 22% 19%
2016 6,558 2,492 4,066 5,312 2,004 3,308 81% 80% 81% 912 400 512 17% 20% 16%
2017 5,495 2,280 3,215 4,428 1,778 2,650 81% 78% 82% 798 371 427 18% 21% 16%
2018 6,240 2,433 3,807 4,761 1,813 2,948 76% 74% 77% 830 358 472 17% 20% 16%
2019 5,422 2,099 3,323 4,213 1,562 2,651 78% 74% 80% 742 313 429 18% 20% 16%
2020 5,025 2,057 2,968 4,085 1,673 2,412 81% 81% 81% 676 311 365 16% 19% 15%
2021 4,142 1,806 2,336 3,614 1,504 2,110 87% 83% 90% 562 260 302 16% 17% 14%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Campbell University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Campbell is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Campbell University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted