Campbellsville University's main campus is situated in the heartland region of Kentucky offering 63 programs of study at the undergraduate level, 17 masters degrees, five postgraduate areas and eight pre-professional programs. Our 85-acre main campus is one-half mile from downtown Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County, population 23,000. Another portion of our campus, Clay Hill Memorial Forest, is located just seven miles from campus. It is a 135-acre educational and research woodland that is being developed by our Division of Natural Science as a regional center for environmental education and research.

Our campus is ideally located amid peaceful Kentucky countryside, yet is just one and one-half hours from Louisville and Lexington, and two and one-half hours from Nashville. Beautiful Green River Lake, a 10,000-acre recreational state park, is just five miles from campus. Click here for directions.

Mission Statement

Campbellsville University is a comprehensive, Christian institution that offers pre-professional, undergraduate and graduate programs.

The university is dedicated to academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts that fosters personal growth, integrity and professional preparation within a caring environment. The university prepares students as Christian servant leaders for life-long learning, continued scholarship, and active participation in a diverse, global society.

Core Values

• To foster academic excellence through pre-professional certificates, associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs through traditional, technical and online systems

• To provide an environment conducive for student success

• To uphold the dignity of all persons and value diverse perspectives within a Christ-centered community

• To model servant leadership through effective stewardship of resources

Distinction

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of over 3,000 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. CU has been ranked 19 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America's Best Christian Colleges®, to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School and named a Champions of Character Institution by the NAIA. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky.  Dr. Michael V. Carter is president.

Accreditation

Campbellsville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, phone number 404.679.4501) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Campbellsville’s music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Teacher education is accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Interstate Certification Project entitles the teachers graduated by Campbellsville and certified by Kentucky to be certified in other states. The Baccalaureate Social Work Program at Campbellsville University is accreditited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Total Enrollment: Over 3,200
Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D. or Highest Recognized Degree: Over 70%

Athletics

Affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Campbellsville’s intercollegiate athletic program is a member of the Mid-South Conference. The university offers various intercollegiate teams: Men’s Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Soccer, Bowling and Wrestling. Women’s Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Soccer, Bowling, Swimming and Co-ed Cheerleading. 

Housing

One third of our student enrollment lives on campus in one of the eight modern residence halls for men or women. All residence halls have laundry facilities; air-conditioned rooms; nearby parking lots, and phone, Internet, and cable TV accessibility in each room. Campbellsville University seeks to provide a clean, safe, comfortable living environment conducive to learning and relating.

Financial Aid

Over 90% of our students receive financial aid in the form of academic scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment opportunites. In addition to traditional financial aid offerings, the University offers assistance programs that are church-related and endowed scholarships. Performance grants are tailored toward students pursuing studies or participating in art, drama, journalism, music and athletics.