Campbellsville University

1 University Drive - Campbellsville, KY 42718
  • Region: Southeast
  • Campus Setting: Small Town
  • Size: Large

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in south central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville enrolls over 2,600 students who represent 93 Kentucky counties, 27 states and 31 foreign nations.

Ranked for 16 consecutive years in "America's Best Colleges" from U.S. News & World Report, CU currently ranks 22nd in "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" in the South. The university has also been named to America's Best Christian Colleges.

Students have a choice of 48 majors in the schools of arts & sciences, business & economics, education, social work, theology and music. CU is one of only two private colleges in Kentucky accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music.

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About Campbellsville University

Campbellsville University is a widely-acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university located in Campbellsville, Ky. and was founded in 1906. The university has off-campus centers in Kentucky cities Harrodsburg, Hodgenville, Liberty, Louisville, and Somerset with instructional sites in Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Summersville, one in Costa Mesa, Calif., and a full complement of online programs.

Mission Statement

Campbellsville University is a comprehensive, Christian institution that offers non-credit technical programs, along with certificates, associates, 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 by linking discovery research to knowledge at the doctoral level, and active participation in a diverse, global society.