# Campbell University

Private nonprofit college in Buies Creek, NC. IPEDS ID 198136.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/campbell-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/campbell-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 87% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,516 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 61%; beats 70% of NC colleges and 63% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,886; beats 76% of NC colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,751 |
| 30-48k | $20,981 |
| 48-75k | $19,979 |
| 75-110k | $26,959 |
| 110k+ | $30,864 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (41% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,886 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,751 | $88,607 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $20,981 | $89,589 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,979 | $85,310 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $26,959 | $115,115 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $30,864 | $131,789 | 6.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $62,187
- Tuition and fees: $41,600
- Housing and meals: $15,200; books: $1,384

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,680 applicants, 3,470 admitted, 603 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 87%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 94%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $54,919 | $79,566 | $23,065 |
| Nursing | $70,772 | $79,506 | $26,000 |
| Finance | $60,445 | $78,021 | $25,000 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | $59,366 | $75,425 | $20,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,088 | $71,497 | $25,000 |
| Social Sciences | $50,653 | $71,052 | not reported |
| Accounting | $50,807 | $69,748 | $25,595 |
| Information Technology | $54,232 | $68,578 | $25,915 |
| Hospitality Management | $44,464 | $63,402 | $19,750 |
| Marketing | $40,572 | $63,181 | $18,994 |
| Homeland Security | $40,294 | $62,695 | $23,500 |
| Business Administration | $43,106 | $59,746 | $22,329 |
| Biology | $35,579 | $56,463 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $39,522 | $54,960 | $25,605 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $31,953 | $51,126 | $22,250 |
| Criminal Justice | $40,590 | $49,830 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,167 | $49,087 | $25,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,994 | $47,989 | $21,500 |
| Psychology | $33,892 | $46,246 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $43,675 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | $26,000 |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | $21,250 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | $20,750 |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration → Pharmacist: median wage not reported (metro), $138,860 (NC), $140,910 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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