C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
63/100 · earnings-weighted

Campbell University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506
Campbell University campus, Buies Creek, NC
Campbell University campus, Buies Creek, NC. Photo: Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 56%
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,115
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
94%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Campbell University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,886
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,511
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,500
Median debt at graduation
61%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22
Median ACT
37.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Campbell University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$54,919$79,566-32%#22 of 29#21$21,412
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,772$79,506-11%#739 of 966#589$26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$60,445$78,021-6%#221 of 452#174$25,500
Science Technologies/Technicians$59,366$75,425+10%#5 of 9#3$18,750
Computer and Information Sciences$54,088$71,497-23%#372 of 459#335$25,000
Social Sciences$50,653$71,052+33%#6 of 87#3—
Accounting and Related Services$50,807$69,748-8%#490 of 796#399$24,673
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$54,232$68,578-19%#92 of 99#79$23,875
Hospitality Administration/Management$44,464$63,402+12%#31 of 137#12$19,750
Marketing$40,572$63,181-9%#334 of 516#254$18,408
Homeland Security$40,294$62,695-11%#26 of 33#18$23,956
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,106$59,746-12%#803 of 1176#675$19,000
Biology$35,579$56,463-1%#475 of 841#319$26,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$39,522$54,960-6%#180 of 275#151$21,535
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$31,953$51,126-20%#161 of 178#154$21,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,590$49,830-10%#497 of 660#415$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$32,167$49,087-10%#437 of 610#367$23,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,994$47,989+1%#337 of 680#258$19,500
Psychology$33,892$46,246-9%#740 of 1027#575$26,500
Social Work—$43,675-16%#391 of 420#380$26,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Campbell University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
of 4 schools
#4
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
of 4 schools
#19
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools
#27
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
of 36 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $37,750 $37,750
Room $8,450
Board $6,750
Total Cost (On-Campus) $63,711 $63,711

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

5,115
Total Students
56%
Women
77%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 10%
Black 14%
Asian 5%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 77%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Campbell University?
Campbell University has an acceptance rate of 94%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Campbell University?
Tuition at Campbell University is $37,750 for in-state students and $37,750 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Campbell University?
The graduation rate at Campbell University is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Campbell University a good school?
Campbell University has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Campbell University?
Campbell University has a total enrollment of 5,115 students. Most students (77%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology