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Campbell University
Campbell University admits nearly everyone — 87.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Campbell University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Campbell University anchors the college town of Buies Creek, NC, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, where graduates median $79,566 four years out. Faculty pay averages $110,520 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,680 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Campbell University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 87.2% who got into Campbell University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Campbell University received 3,680 applications and admitted 3,470 (94.3%), with 603 enrolling.
How Campbell University compares
| Campbell University | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.2% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,600 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,886 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Campbell University student earns $54,886 — 20% above the North Carolina median of $45,873 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Campbell University lists tuition at $41,600 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Campbell University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $41,600 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Campbell University enrolls 2,680 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Campbell University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
61% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Campbell University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Campbell University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $79,566 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,506 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,021 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $75,425 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $71,497 |
| Social Sciences, General | $71,052 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,748 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $68,578 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $63,402 |
| Marketing | $63,181 |
| Homeland Security | $62,695 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,746 |
| Biology, General | $56,463 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,960 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $51,126 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,830 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,087 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,989 |
| Psychology, General | $46,246 |
| Social Work | $43,675 |
Median earnings for these 20 Campbell University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,886 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Campbell University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Campbell University?
Campbell University doesn't look at test scores; its 87.2% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Campbell University's acceptance rate?
94.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,470 admitted from 3,680 applicants.
How much does Campbell University cost?
At Campbell University, published tuition is $41,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Campbell University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Campbell University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,886 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Barton College — 94.2% admitted
- Appalachian State University — 90.1% admitted
- East Carolina University — 89.2% admitted
- University of North Carolina Asheville — 91.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.