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Campbell University

Campbell University is a private nonprofit university in a town near a city with 2,813 students and a 87% acceptance rate.

Buies Creek, North Carolina · Private nonprofit · Town, near a city · 2,813 students

NCAA Division I · CAA

Admission rate

87%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$24,516

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

61%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

75%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,886

10 years after entry

Students

2,813

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$20,751
$30,001–48,000$20,981
$48,001–75,000$19,979
$75,001–110,000$26,959
Over $110,000$30,864

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreCampbell University courseCredits
ALL4
Show all 1 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
ALL4

Source: assets.campbell.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management92
Exercise Science and Kinesiology68
Psychology49
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse45
Biology/Biological Sciences35
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other32
Engineering30
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other23
Show the other 59 majors
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management23
Information Technology23
Homeland Security20
Health/Health Care Administration/Management18
Marketing/Marketing Management17
Finance16
Elementary Education and Teaching15
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration15
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development15
Accounting15
Pharmaceutical Sciences12
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other12
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance12
Information Technology Project Management12
Communication11
Humanities/Humanistic Studies8
Political Science and Government7
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other7
History7
Education, Other7
Speech Communication and Rhetoric6
Organizational Communication6
Social Work6
Graphic Design6
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other5
Special Education and Teaching5
English Language and Literature4
Social Sciences4
Environmental Science3
Journalism3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Biochemistry3
Mathematics3
Sports Communication2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
History Teacher Education2
Writing2
Christian Studies2
Chemistry2
Public Administration2
Keyboard Instruments2
International Business/Trade/Commerce2
Pre-Pharmacy Studies1
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management1
Music1
Fine/Studio Arts1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
International Relations and Affairs1
Economics1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Drama and Dance Teacher Education1
Social Studies Teacher Education1
Music Teacher Education1
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1
Health Communication1
Radio and Television1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Scholarships named on Campbell University’s own pages include Faith Grant; Harnett County Tuition-Free Guarantee.

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection, Sigma Alpha Omega

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, near a city

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Anderson Creek, NC

146,096 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY)

Nearest hub airport

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20

Elevation

201 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

29°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

2.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

54 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$880 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size