Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University is a private institution affiliated with the Baptist Church. The CU campus is based in rural Kentucky and is home to the Clay Hill Memorial Forest which is used as an educational and research area for woodland studies. Admissions are rated as “selective.” Noted programs include social work and youth studies, Biblical studies, and elementary education.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
81%
Submitting ACT
7%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1082
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,775
Total Number of Undergrads
6,411
Classroom Sizes
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $26,990 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,990 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,794
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,088
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,215
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,187
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$184
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
34
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
56%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
marroon, white, and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-South Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Louisville
Lexington
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Nashville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
61%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,400
What Students Are Saying
Its a great school. Its a small schools, students are able to get a lot of help from their teachers, if needed one on one time is provided as well. The school is focused on making better life's for its students.
Destiny from Stanford, KY
Campbellsville University is a top notch university because of it Religious roots and determination of the Faculty and Staff to prepare the students for the real world. The caring and friendly faculty and staff are willing to walk every step of the way with students offering advice about paths to take, extra help outside of the classroom, and on life obstacles or trials with self experience and wisdom.
Kelly from Springfield, KY
Campbellsville University is a school were you feel you matter. It's religion based and has very supportive staff. We are even allowed to pray in class!
Marissa from Louisville, KY
campbellsville university has terrific iece professors that work with you and try their best to get you prepared for teaching. i also learn so much in their iece courses; which, i'm working and studying very hard to achieve this. this college i would rate at a 9 out of 10 because i'm a junior there and i feel like i'm receiving a higher education that i can use for my future.
Casey from Monticello, KY
Campbellsville is a great place to learn from professors who actually care about you and your future. You never meet a stranger walking on campus and you feel 100% safe at all hours. This past year at CU has been the best year of my life and I look forward to returning in the fall.
Laura from Franklin, KY
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