Campbellsville University
College Profile

Campbellsville University's main campus is situated in the heart of Kentucky offering 63 programs of study at the undergraduate level, 17 masters degrees and five postgraduate areas. 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.

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 uphold the dignity of all persons and value diverse perspectives within a Christ-centered community
• 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 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 3,225 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S. News and World Report's 2010 "America's Best Colleges," CU is ranked 25th in "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" in the South and third in "up-and-coming schools" in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 18 consecutive years with U.S. News & World Report. The university has also been named to America's Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. 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 accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

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 Wresting. Women's Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Soccer, Bowling, Swimming and Co-ed Cheerleading.

Housing

Nearly half of our student enrollment lives on campus in one of the six 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 opportunities. 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.