Campbellsville University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is a Christian institution that offers noncredit technical programs; certificates; and associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. CU's extensive distance learning catalog helps secure its position as one of the best online colleges in Kentucky. Students at CU can select from many online programs, including 10 certificates and endorsements, six associate degrees, eight bachelor's degrees, and 28 master's degrees. Available areas of graduate study include business, computer science, criminal justice, ministry and theology, nursing, social work, and education, which accounts for 12 of the 28 program options. Prospective students apply online and submit official transcripts. Additional admission requirements, including minimum GPAs, letters of recommendation, and/or personal essays, vary by program. A generous transfer policy allows incoming students to apply up to 72 credits to any of CU's online bachelor's degrees and up to 12 credits to any graduate degree.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Considered (not required) |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |