School Overview
Campbell University is a four-year, private non-profit Christian university. It was founded in 1887 by James Archibald Campbell and was originally called Buies Creek Academy. Since that time, Campbell has gone through many transformative states from junior college to a four-year university.
Campbell University is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina. It has nine distinct schools, including the college of arts and sciences, school of law, school of business, school of education, college of pharmacy and health sciences, the divinity school, school of osteopathic medicine, and school of nursing.
Campbell offers over 100 student clubs, groups, and organizations as well as 21 sports teams. Campbell students are committed to serving in their local community and complete over 80,000 combined service hours each year.
… to graduate students with exemplary academic and professional skills who are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service.
– Campbell University mission
Campbell University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 334-4111 |
| Website: | https://www.campbell.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.campbell.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 143 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC 27506 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,185 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,237 (85% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $34,630 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $34,630 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,918 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Campbell University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Campbell University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 10 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | 14 | 9 | ||
| Engineering | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 4 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 9 | 79 | 18 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Campbell University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $34,630 |
| Out-of-state | $34,630 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,043 |
| Out-of-state | $14,043 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 805 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 804 | 99% | $24,918 |
| Student loan aid | 504 | 62% | $7,308 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,655 | 86% | $21,386 |
| Federal student loans | 2,088 | 49% | $6,990 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Campbell University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Campbell University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 5,422 | 2,099 | 3,323 | Percent admitted | 100% | 74% | 80% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 15% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Campbell University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,185 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,980 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,205 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Campbell University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
- Osteopathic Medicine (OSTEO) - Programs leading to the D.O. degree
- Osteopathic Medicine (OSTEO) - Programs leading to the D.O. degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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