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Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

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Known for business

Campbell University is a private institution in Buies Creek with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,886 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,991.

Established
1887
Motto
Ad astra per aspera
Mascot
Gaylord the Camel
Type
Private university
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association; they previously competed
Division
Division I
94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,790Students
13:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$54,886Earnings 10yr
$23,991Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Campbell University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,410
Room & Board$15,200
Books & Supplies$1,384
Total Cost of Attendance$58,752
Average Net Price$23,991
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,276
$30–48K$20,251
$48–75K$19,451
$75–110K$26,703
$110K+$31,975

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,991

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,790
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 16%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention74.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,511
8 Years$50,428
10 Years$54,886

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,500
Men
$62,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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