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Campbell University Admission Requirements

Buies Creek, North Carolina

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Chances of getting into Campbell University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
87%
Admission Difficulty for Campbell University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Campbell University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Campbell University is 87%.  It ranks #48 in North Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Campbell University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,614 out of 4,142 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Campbell University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Campbell University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 30% of students submitted SAT scores and 52% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Campbell University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1230
Applicants Submitting SAT 
30%
SAT Scores for Campbell University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for Campbell University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Campbell University?

Campbell University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Campbell University score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1230.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Campbell University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >93%
1130 to 1230 Avg + 87%-93%
1030 to 1130 Avg - 78%-87%
930 to 1030 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 930 Low <65%
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Campbell University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
52%
ACT Scores for Campbell University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Campbell University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Campbell University?

Campbell University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Campbell University regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Campbell University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >93%
22 to 25 Avg + 87%-93%
19 to 22 Avg - 78%-87%
16 to 19 Reach 65%-78%
Less than 16 Low <65%
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Campbell University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.52
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Campbell University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Campbell University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Campbell University was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.52 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Campbell University accepts 87% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Campbell University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 27.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

55% of Campbell University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Campbell University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 27%
Top 25% of class 55%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Campbell University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,336 1,806 4,142
Accepted 2,110 1,504 3,614
Acceptance Rate 90% 83% 87%
Enrolled 302 260 562
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 17% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Campbell University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Campbell University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Campbell University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Campbell University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Campbell University prefer SAT or ACT?

30% of students submit their SAT scores to Campbell University. 52% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Campbell University?

87% of those who apply are granted admission to Campbell University. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Campbell University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1230. 30% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Campbell University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 52% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.