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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University says yes to 79.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $41,583 median earnings.
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Campbellsville University anchors the college town of Campbellsville, KY, 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 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,651 four years out. 20.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,840 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Campbellsville University received 1,015 applications and admitted 998 (98.3%), with 684 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Campbellsville University's 79.7% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Campbellsville University compares
| Campbellsville University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.7% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,998 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $41,583 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
At $41,583, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($45,036). Look at Campbellsville University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $27,998 regardless of where you're from. At Campbellsville University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,840 undergrads, Campbellsville University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
42% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Campbellsville University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Campbellsville University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,651 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $59,805 |
| Social Work | $55,942 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,692 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,900 |
| Psychology, General | $38,373 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,564 |
Median earnings for these 7 Campbellsville University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $41,583 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional Campbellsville University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Campbellsville University?
Campbellsville University doesn't look at test scores; its 79.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Campbellsville University's acceptance rate?
98.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 998 admitted from 1,015 applicants.
How much does Campbellsville University cost?
At Campbellsville University, published tuition is $27,998 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Campbellsville University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Campbellsville University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $41,583 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Asbury University — 63.4% admitted
- Alice Lloyd College — 75.2% admitted
- Eastern Kentucky University — 77.6% admitted
- Kentucky Wesleyan College — 71.6% 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.