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Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC·Private nonprofit·2,790 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,000 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

94%
Accept
2,790
Students
$23,991
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$58,000
Earnings
10 yr
$17,000
Debt

About This School

Campbell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Buies Creek, North Carolina with approximately 2,790 undergraduate students enrolled. Campbell University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,991 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $58,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Campbell University is a private Christian university in Buies Creek, North Carolina, United States. Campbell's main campus in Buies Creek is home to its College of Arts & Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Divinity School, School of Education, Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, and the School of Engineering. Nearby is the Health Sciences Campus, home to the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine and the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing. Campbell also operates a Raleigh Campus in downtown Raleigh, which is home to the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law as well as other programs. It maintains additional satellite campuses in Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base and at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, and provides online classes through adult and online education. The university's athletic teams are named the Fighting Camels; there are 20 NCAA Division I varsity programs.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 94% acceptance rate means admission is accessible, but a 56% graduation rate suggests a meaningful chunk of students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a visit. On the positive side, median debt of just $17,000 at graduation is genuinely low, and the $58,000 median earnings hold up reasonably well for a smaller Christian university with pharmacy, nursing, and osteopathic medicine programs that give it real professional focus. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based community and have a clear career path in health sciences, but students who need strong academic support structures should probe carefully before committing.

Founded
1887
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions15%
Education8%
Computer Science6%
Psychology5%
Biological Sciences4%
Communications4%
Engineering4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Clay AikenEric SwalwellPaul GreenGaylord PerryEric GriffinBob Etheridge

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$40,410
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,410
Avg Net Price
$23,991
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$17,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
75%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$58,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$58,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White58%
Black16%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,790 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Campbell University

143 Main Street

Buies Creek, NC 27506

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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