Campbellsville University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Campbellsville University is a private research university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, serving roughly 2,840 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.74% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,583 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,998
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,341 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,840 91.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.01%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 46.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,973
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,015
- Room & Board: $10,108 annual estimate
Campbellsville University: what the data shows
Common questions about Campbellsville University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Campbellsville University?
Campbellsville University is located in Campbellsville, KY (ZIP 42718-2799).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Campbellsville University public or private?
Campbellsville University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Campbellsville University cost?
Published tuition: $27,998.
Average net price after aid: $19,341.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,880 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,936 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,476 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,291 |
| $110,001+ | $23,105 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $111,992.
How hard is it to get into Campbellsville University?
Admission rate: 79.74%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Campbellsville University?
Total enrollment: 2,840 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,973 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,988 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Campbellsville University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.01%.
First-year retention: 64.5%.
What do graduates of Campbellsville University earn?
Median earnings: $34,639 six years after entry; $41,583 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,156.
20.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Campbellsville University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (639 completions)
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other (639 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (355 completions)
- Social Work (267 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (112 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (83 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (82 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (75 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (73 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other (49 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Campbellsville University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.74%; completion rate 42.01%; median earnings $41,583 at 10 years; net price $19,341. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$27,998
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Campbellsville University was $27,998.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,341
2024 Value
In 2024 Campbellsville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,341.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,364 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,341 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$111,992 4-Year Tuition
$10,108 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,906 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$155,624 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Campbellsville University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville 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 | $22,196 | $22,196 | $13,483 |
| 2014 | $22,842 | $22,842 | $13,852 |
| 2015 | $23,828 | $23,828 | $16,674 |
| 2016 | $24,596 | $24,596 | $15,438 |
| 2017 | $25,400 | $25,400 | $19,568 |
| 2018 | $25,400 | $25,400 | $17,872 |
| 2019 | $25,400 | $25,400 | $17,689 |
| 2020 | $25,400 | $25,400 | $19,819 |
| 2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $23,445 |
| 2022 | $26,100 | $26,100 | $22,252 |
| 2023 | $26,990 | $26,990 | $18,246 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.74% Acceptance Rate
1,015 Total Applicants
998 Students Admitted
684 First-Time Students Enrolled
68.54% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Campbellsville University reported total enrollment of about 2,840 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.4%), Black or African American (13.9%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.3%). About 20.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Campbellsville University in 2024 is 2,840 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,973 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,988 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.5%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.92% 100% Completion Time
42.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.92% of students graduating from Campbellsville University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 78% male / 22% female
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other: 76% male / 24% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 64% male / 36% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Campbellsville University.
Return on Investment
$17,156 Median Student Debt
$41,583 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
437.50% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Campbellsville University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 68 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 639 completions
2. Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other: 639 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 355 completions
4. Social Work: 267 completions
5. Organizational Leadership: 112 completions
6. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 83 completions
7. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 82 completions
8. Counseling Psychology: 75 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 73 completions
Most popular programs at Campbellsville University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Campbellsville University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Campbellsville University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,787
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,539
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Campbellsville University is a private non-profit institution located in Campbellsville, KY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,840 students. Student body composition includes White (65.4%), Black or African American (13.9%), Non-Resident Alien (9.3%). The admission rate is 79.74%. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.01%. Approximately 20.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Campbellsville, KY 42718-2799
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 68 distinct degree programs, Campbellsville University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Campbellsville University located?
Campbellsville University is located in Campbellsville, KY.
What is Campbellsville University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Campbellsville University is 79.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,015 applicants and 998 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Campbellsville University cost?
Reported tuition is $27,998 and average net price is $19,341 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,108 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Campbellsville University?
Campbellsville University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,973 students, White (65.4%), Black or African American (13.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Campbellsville University?
About 46.6% of students at Campbellsville University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Campbellsville University earn?
Median earnings are $34,639 six years after entry and $41,583 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Campbellsville University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Campbellsville University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,156.
Is Campbellsville University public or private?
Campbellsville University is a private nonprofit institution located in Campbellsville, KY.
Is Campbellsville University an HBCU?
No. Campbellsville University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Campbellsville University a tribal college?
No. Campbellsville University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Campbellsville University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Campbellsville University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.9%).
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
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.