Campbell University

Campbell University is a private, religious school in a rural setting in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Campbell University was founded in 1887 and now enrolls around 5,964 students a year, including 3,720 undergrads. Campbell University offers housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Campbell University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Campbell University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Campbell University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Campbell University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Campbell University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Campbell University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Campbell University on the Student Life page.

2021 Campbell University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	81%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	64%

Is Campbell University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what Campbell University offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Campbell University

The acceptance rate at Campbell University is 81%. Last year, 5,025 students applied to Campbell University and 4,085 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Campbell University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Campbell University, around 76% come back their sophomore year. Around 54% of students who started at Campbell University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Campbell University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Campbell University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Campbell University meets 65.8% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $29,627 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $30,690 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Campbell University. Based on this information, how does Campbell University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Campbell University a good school for you?

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Where is Campbell University Located?

Campbell University is located in the rural setting of Buies Creek, North Carolina, less than an hour from Raleigh.

If you want to see Campbell University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Buies Creek, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Raleigh-Durham International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Campbell University and Buies Creek are like without leaving home.

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