Campbellsville University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Campbellsville University is a private nonprofit institution located in Campbellsville, Kentucky with approximately 2,840 undergraduate students enrolled. Campbellsville University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,341 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $35,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Campbellsville University (CU) is a private Christian university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States. It was founded as Russell Creek Academy and enrolls more than 12,000 students. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the relatively low average net price of $18,246/year and modest median debt of $9,500 make this an affordable option, only 47% of students graduate and median earnings sit at $35,400 a decade out, which raises real questions about return on investment. Worth considering if you need an accessible, faith-based environment with open admissions and you have a clear, career-focused plan — but the 60% freshman retention rate suggests many students struggle to find their footing, so go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,840 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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