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Campbell University: 2009-03-06 Campbell University RTP Campus
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Christian college

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Campbell University is a Christian university in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Its Office of Spiritual Life offers Butler Chapel, open daily, student-led weekly worship and small groups, and a spiritual formation course, Connections, that all students take. The 2026-2027 catalog requires CHRS 125 in the General College Curriculum, and a Christian Studies bachelor's degree is offered. Two spiritual life staff are named, one of them the campus minister.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Worship brings us together, gives us identity in Christ, and sends us to build the Kingdom of God.”

    Source: campbell.edu

  • “It is where students, faculty, staff and friends of Campbell gather to worship, pray, remember, and learn.”

    Source: campbell.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Students take Connections, a spiritual formation class, in their first and second years, and student-led groups meet weekly.

Source: campbell.edu
Where do I find community?

Student-led groups meet weekly for fellowship, spiritual growth and service.

Source: campbell.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can serve through community partners, with help from the Office of Engagement.

Source: campbell.edu

Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
71 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,458

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two spiritual life staff are named: the Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister, and the Minister for Student Ministry and Spiritual Well-Being. The Vice President for Student Life and Christian Mission is not counted as spiritual life staff.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Several student-led groups are described.)
  • Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches): Yes (Students are encouraged to visit local churches and can ask for information about places of worship.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Student ministry groups gather weekly to worship.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Daily or always open (Butler Chapel is open daily and is where people gather to pray.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister is presented as the campus minister; no page says part-time.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Christian Studies B.A. (general and ministry tracks) is offered.)
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The Office of Engagement facilitates service with community partners.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Community partners are described.)
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Student ministry groups gather weekly to worship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join a tight-knit student community weekly to worship, serve and grow together.”
      Student ministry groups gather weekly to worship, serve and grow together.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (Butler Chapel is open daily and is where people gather to pray.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Butler Chapel | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/butler-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.”
      Butler Chapel is open to the community from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
      “It is where students, faculty, staff and friends of Campbell gather to worship, pray, remember, and learn.”
      Butler Chapel is where students gather to worship and pray.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister is presented as the campus minister; no page says part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Spiritual Life | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/about-spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister”
      Rev. Louisa M. Ward is named as Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Butler Chapel | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/butler-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.”
      Butler Chapel is open to the community from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
      “The Robert B. and Anna Gardner Butler Chapel was dedicated in 2009”
      Butler Chapel was dedicated in 2009.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Studies B.A. (general and ministry tracks) is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Studies, General Track, B.A. | Campbell University Catalogcourses.campbell.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2604&returnto=679 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Studies, General Track, B.A. (CIP 38.0203)”
      A Christian Studies bachelor's degree is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

65 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two spiritual life staff are named: the Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister, and the Minister for Student Ministry and Spiritual Well-Being. The Vice President for Student Life and Christian Mission is not counted as spiritual life staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Spiritual Life | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/about-spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister”
      Rev. Louisa M. Ward is named as Dean for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister.
      “Minister for Student Ministry and Spiritual Well-Being”
      Morgan Pajak is named as Minister for Student Ministry and Spiritual Well-Being.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Several student-led groups are described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student-led groups who meet weekly to promote fellowship, spiritual growth, and service.”
      Several student-led groups meet weekly for fellowship, spiritual growth and service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Students are encouraged to visit local churches and can ask for information about places of worship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Worship | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/student-worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In addition to participating in worship opportunities on campus, we encourage students to get involved or visit local churches. For more information about places of worship in our area, email spirituallife@campbell.edu”
      Students are encouraged to visit local churches, and the office helps with information about places of worship.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Life | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Office of Spiritual Life is deeply invested in ministry with our students.”
      The Office of Spiritual Life serves students directly.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Office of Engagement facilitates service with community partners.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Engagement | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/community-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Serve others through one of our community partners, which the Office of Engagement can help facilitate.”
      Students can serve through community partners, facilitated by the Office of Engagement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Community partners are described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Engagement | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/community-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Serve others through one of our community partners, which the Office of Engagement can help facilitate.”
      Students can serve through community partners, facilitated by the Office of Engagement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

  • Butler Chapel is listed as open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Butler Chapel | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/butler-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.”
      Butler Chapel is open to the community from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
  • A Christian Studies bachelor's degree is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Studies, General Track, B.A. | Campbell University Catalogcourses.campbell.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2604&returnto=679 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Studies, General Track, B.A. (CIP 38.0203)”
      A Christian Studies bachelor's degree is offered.

Concerns

  • Worship dates are on the university calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Worship | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life/student-worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship dates and times can be found on the University Calendar.”
      Student worship dates and times are published on the university calendar, not on this page.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Life and Butler Chapel

  • Address: PO Box 566, Buies Creek, NC 27506 (mailing address)
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Butler Chapel

Source: campbell.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, campbell.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Office of Spiritual Life | Campbell Universitycampbell.edu/life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Worship brings us together, gives us identity in Christ, and sends us to build the Kingdom of God.”
    The Office of Spiritual Life describes worship as central to its work.
    “The Office of Spiritual Life is deeply invested in ministry with our students.”
    The Office of Spiritual Life serves students directly.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Prayer Labyrinth
    Monday
    A prayer labyrinth event listed by the Office of Spiritual Life.
    campbell.edu

Service 1

  • Practical Acts of Generosity
    Thursday, 3:00 PM
    A service event listed by the Office of Spiritual Life.
    campbell.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$20,751
$30,001–$48,000$20,981
$48,001–$75,000$19,979
$75,001–$110,000$26,959
Over $110,000$30,864

Full cost of attendance before aid: $62,187 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,813
Total students5,115
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,516
Cost of attendance (per year)$62,187
Median federal debt at graduation$22,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
61%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$54,886
Admission rate87%
Students receiving Pell grants38%

Value index: 61 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$79,566
Nursing$79,506
Finance$78,021
Other science technologies/technicians$75,425
Computing and information science$71,497
Social sciences$71,052
Accounting$69,748
Information technology$68,578
Hospitality management$63,402
Marketing$63,181
Homeland Security$62,695
Business administration$59,746
Biology$56,463
Health administration$54,960
Public relations$51,126
Criminal justice$49,830
Kinesiology and exercise science$49,087
Teacher education$47,989
Psychology$46,246
Social work$43,675

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Arts management, Biochemistry, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communication studies, Data Analytics, Design, Economics, Engineering (general), English, Fine arts, History, International business, International relations, Journalism, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other education, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Political science, Pre-health, Public administration, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Special education, Theatre, Theology, Writing and rhetoric.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates15%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older23%
On-campus room and board (per year)$15,200
SportsNCAA Division I · Colonial Athletic Association
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

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Is Campbell University a Christian college?
Yes. Campbell University is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 198136
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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