Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 27506
About Campbell University
Campbell University is a private research university in Buies Creek, North Carolina, serving roughly 2,680 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.18% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,886 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Campbell University charges 42% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($41,600).
- Versus the North Carolina median, sticker tuition is about 6.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 60.96%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,886.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Campbell University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 460% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Campbell University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 85 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | $41,600 | $24,516 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| North Carolina (state median) | $6,906 | $6,820 | 133 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 41% below published tuition at Campbell University
Key findings
- Campbell University's average net price ($24,516) is 41% below published tuition ($41,600).
- Campbell University charges 42% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($41,600).
- Versus the North Carolina median, sticker tuition is about 6.0×.
Campbell University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $41,600
Finding Campbell University charges 42% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $41,600. That is 42% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the North Carolina median ($6,906), sticker tuition is about 6.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Campbell University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Campbell University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Campbell University is $24,516.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,516 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $17,696 above the North Carolina median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $9,545 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Campbell University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 41% lower after grants and scholarships.
Campbell University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Campbell University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$41,600
Avg. net price
$24,516
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $20,751 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,981 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,979 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,959 |
| $110,001+ | $30,864 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $166,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Campbell University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General174
- Law173
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy152
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology70
- Pharmacy68
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 17% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 22
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Campbell University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Campbell University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Campbell University.
Campus
Location
Buies Creek, NC
City / state
- ZIP
- 27506
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 64% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
2,680
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,123
- Graduate
- 2,264
- Full-time share
- 85%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$22,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 37.58%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Campbell University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Campbell University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Campbell University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,240 | $26,240 | $22,703 |
| 2014 | $27,530 | $27,530 | $25,051 |
| 2015 | $28,820 | $28,820 | $27,266 |
| 2016 | $30,050 | $30,050 | $25,649 |
| 2017 | $31,190 | $31,190 | $24,446 |
| 2018 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $21,434 |
| 2019 | $34,630 | $34,630 | $24,544 |
| 2020 | $36,740 | $36,740 | $26,169 |
| 2021 | $38,160 | $38,160 | $22,690 |
| 2022 | $39,230 | $39,230 | $24,004 |
| 2023 | $40,410 | $40,410 | $23,991 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 22 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Campbell University reported total enrollment of about 2,680 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.2%), Black or African American (14.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%). About 37.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Campbell University in 2024 is 2,680 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,123 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,264 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
47.59% 100% Completion Time
60.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.59% of students graduating from Campbell University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Law: 42% male / 58% female
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy: 47% male / 53% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Campbell University graduates earn a median of $54,886 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Campbell University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $54,886. Median federal loan debt: $22,500. Average net price used in cost models: $24,516.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Campbell University graduates report median earnings of $54,886 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Campbell University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (85 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Campbell University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Campbell University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Campbell University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$188.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- North Carolina median 16× the median ($12M)
- Southeast median 9.7× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 7.1× the median ($26.4M)
- North Carolina median 4.2× the median ($8,184)
- Southeast median 3.7× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 2.9× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.6%
- North Carolina median 0.5 pp above median (49.1%)
- Southeast median 9.9 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 8.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,210
- North Carolina median 1.4× the median ($6,566)
- Southeast median 1.3× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,458
- North Carolina median 1.8× the median ($8,093)
- Southeast median 2.2× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Campbell University at a glance
Campbell University
Campbell University is a private non-profit institution in Buies Creek, NC, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralLawOsteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian58.2%Black or African American14.8%Hispanic or Latino14.0%
Schools near Campbell University
Other campuses in Buies Creek, NC when available, plus nearby institutions in North Carolina.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within North Carolina, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Campbell University located?
Campbell University is located in Buies Creek, NC.
What is Campbell University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Campbell University is 87.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,680 applicants and 3,470 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Campbell University's tuition?
Campbell University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $41,600 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $24,516 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Campbell University cost?
Reported tuition is $41,600 and average net price is $24,516 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,200 annually.
Why is Campbell University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Campbell University, published tuition is $41,600 while average net price is $24,516—about 41% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Campbell University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($24,516), completion (61.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($54,886). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Campbell University?
Campbell University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,123 students, White (58.2%), Black or African American (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Campbell University?
About 31.1% of students at Campbell University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Campbell University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Campbell University reports midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Campbell University earn?
Median earnings are $45,511 six years after entry and $54,886 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Campbell University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Campbell University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,500.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.