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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate94.3%
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
6100.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from NC state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Raleighpop. 470K
26 mi(45 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
119 mi(206 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
259 mi(449 min)