Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States · Est. 1906 · Private University

Private Christian university in central Kentucky offering 80+ degrees from associate to doctorate.

  • Founded 1906 as Russell Creek Academy; gained university status in 1996
  • Private Christian institution with 12,209 students (4,150 undergrad, 7,667 postgrad)
  • Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky; main campus 80 acres plus Clay Hill Memorial Forest
  • Offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across multiple colleges
  • Member of NAIA (Mid-South Conference) and NCCAA; 30 varsity sports teams
  • Ranked #88 (tie) Regional Universities South by U.S. News 2022–23; #84 in Social Mobility

Academics

Campbellsville offers over 80 majors and certificate programs through five schools: College of Business and Enterprise, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Mental Health, and specialized schools including Music, Art, Education, and Chiropractic. The School of Chiropractic, added in 2022, provides a Doctor of Chiropractic program. The School of Education is accredited by CAEP and EPSB. The university provides flexible learning through CU Online, regional centers in Kentucky and beyond, and professional certificate programs.

Campus & Student Life

The main 80-acre campus sits in central Campbellsville, with Clay Hill Memorial Forest (135 acres) seven miles away serving as an environmental education center. Nearly half of students live on campus in residence halls including the Residence Village, Broadway, North Hall, South Hall, Stapp Hall, and university apartments. The Gosser Fine Arts Center houses the School of Music with performance venues; the School of Art occupies adjacent facilities. A second campus in Harrodsburg offers dorms and varsity sports. The university maintains a Christ-centered focus with campus ministry, wellness center, and Tiger Health Clinic.

Admissions

Campbellsville accepts applications for undergraduate, graduate, and dual credit programs. The admissions process is designed to be straightforward, with support for first-time students, transfers, and graduate applicants. The university offers dual credit opportunities for high school students to earn college credits before enrollment. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants are available; the university is ranked among the lowest debt-at-graduation institutions nationwide.

Athletics & Outcomes

The Campbellsville Tigers compete in 30 varsity sports across NAIA (Mid-South Conference) and NCCAA (Division I Mid-East). Notable achievements include women's basketball's 29 NAIA tournament appearances, men's tennis three NCCAA national championships (2012, 2015, 2018), and volleyball's 2009 NCCAA national championship. The university was designated 2022 Champions of Character. Career Services supports student and alumni professional development through internships, job preparation, and networking.

Founded
1906
Type
Private University
Courses
10
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationChristian (formerly Southern Baptist Convention; now American Baptist Churches USA partnership)
Websitehttp://www.campbellsville.edu
HousingAvailable
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
10
Avg career outcomes
$41.6K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources