Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Buies Creek, North Carolina |
| Online | campbell.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Campbell University is located in the rural community of Buies Creek, North Carolina, approximately 30 miles south of Raleigh. Founded in 1887 as Buies Creek Academy, the private Baptist institution has evolved into a comprehensive university featuring a 850-acre main campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and pine-forested grounds. The university maintains a traditional undergraduate program alongside graduate and professional schools, including its well-established pharmacy, law, and osteopathic medicine programs. Campbell operates under a residential campus model where most undergraduate students live in campus housing, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Fighting Camels in the Big South Conference.
Ratings
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Campbell University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Campbell University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#497 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#349 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#7 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#276 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1230 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,384 |
| Other Fees | $2,660 |
| Room and Board | $15,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,717 |
| Total One Year Cost | $63,711 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Education | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198136 IPEDS survey data for Campbell University.
Current students may use the Campbell University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025