Is Campbellsville University a Christian college?

Yes. Campbellsville University is a Christian college.

What is Campbellsville University’s Compass Score?

69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Campbellsville University?

Chapel is listed at Chapel (Ransdell Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

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Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $19,341 a year

Median debt at graduation: $17,156 (all students)

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Campbellsville University is a Christian university in Campbellsville, Kentucky, within the Baptist tradition. Its Campus Ministries office holds a weekly Wednesday chapel, which undergraduates on the main campus must attend a set number of times each semester, plus a Tuesday worship service, a Monday prayer time, student faith groups, retreats, church connections and mission trips. Its 2025-26 core asks students to choose two of four Christian studies and philosophy courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Campbellsville University

MonToday
- 8:00PMPrayer
TueToday
- 8:30PMWorship night
WedToday
- 10:00AMChapel
ThuToday
No set time
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“The Office of Campus Ministry exists to create, provide and cultivate opportunities alongside local bodies of faith for the campus community to discover, maximize and express their faith life in a meaningful tangible way.”
Source: campbellsville.edu
“Students come together every Tuesday for The Vine Worship Service, while the campus community unites every Wednesday morning for Chapel.”
Source: campbellsville.edu
“Mission Trips: Campus Ministries provides robust short-term mission trip opportunities. Each year students can serve domestically and abroad growing in faith and making the Gospel known in tangible ways.”
Source: campbellsville.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Undergraduates on the main campus are required to attend a set number of Chapel services each semester.

Source: campbellsville.edu

What's a normal week?

Students gather for The Vine Worship Service on Tuesdays and Chapel on Wednesday mornings, and a student-led worship service meets Tuesday evenings at 8:30 p.m.

Source: campbellsville.edu

Where do I find community?

Faculty and staff lead Spiritual Formation Groups, Bible studies that count for chapel credit, and a weekly community group called His Words Not Mine.

Source: campbellsville.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can serve at a local soup kitchen each week and on monthly local missions trips, and campus ministries offers short-term mission trips at home and abroad.

Source: campbellsville.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

C+

44 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score42%
First-year retention 20% of score65%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score19 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$5,539

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.

Worship and chapel

68 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One chapel service a week (Wednesday). The Tuesday Vine service is recorded under S3.)
Sources (2)
1. Chapel Services at Campbellsville University | Spiritual Growth and Community Worshipcampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Held on Wednesdays at 10 AM (ET), Chapel is a place where the campus community comes together”
  Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
2. Chapel / Convocation Program | 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.campbellsville.edu/content.php?catoid=24&navoid=1197 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel/convocations are held each Wednesday of the semester with the exception of the last week of a semester.”
  The 2025-26 catalog says chapel is held each Wednesday of the semester.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (A set number of chapel services each semester, scaled to the number of full-time semesters remaining (8 to 48).)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel Services at Campbellsville University | Spiritual Growth and Community Worshipcampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Undergraduate students at the main campus are required to attend a set number of Chapel services each semester.”
  Undergraduates on the main campus must attend a set number of chapel services each semester.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (The Vine worship service is held every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.)
Sources (2)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weekly student led worship service in Ransdell Chapel at 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays.”
  The Vine, a student-led worship service, meets weekly on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. in Ransdell Chapel.
2. Campus Ministries at Campbellsville University | Faith, Fellowship, and Spiritual Growthcampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students come together every Tuesday for The Vine Worship Service, while the campus community unites every Wednesday morning for Chapel.”
  Campus Ministries lists a Tuesday worship service and Wednesday chapel.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Monday evening prayer time plus open chapel on weekend evenings.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Monday Prayer Moment-Each week Ransdell Chapel is made available on Mondays, 8 to 10 p.m.”
  Ransdell Chapel is open for prayer each Monday from 8 to 10 p.m.
  “Each weekend the chapel is open in the evenings a space for reflection and prayer.”
  The chapel is open on weekend evenings for reflection and prayer, subject to campus events.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (One named Campus Minister.)
Sources (1)
1. Trent Creason | Campus Life, Campus Resourcescampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-resources/faculty/trent-creason.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Trent Creason Campus Minister Email tecreason@campbellsville.edu Phone +1 (270) 7895115”
  Trent Creason is listed as Campus Minister, with an email and phone number.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 39)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Ministries office is located in the Ransdell Chapel.”
  The Campus Ministries office is located in Ransdell Chapel.
  “Monday Prayer Moment-Each week Ransdell Chapel is made available on Mondays, 8 to 10 p.m.”
  Ransdell Chapel is open for prayer each Monday from 8 to 10 p.m.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 1 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students1 course (2025-26 catalog (the most recent published edition found). Students choose two of four courses: CHS 111, CHS 121, CHS 130 and PHI 241. The minimum Bible or theology requirement for every student is one course.)
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees | 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.campbellsville.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4324&returnto=1228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two courses from list below: CHS 111 - Introduction to Old Testament Study Credits: 3 CHS 121 - Introduction to New Testament Study Credits: 3 CHS 130 - Christ and Culture Credits: 3 PHI 241 - Introduction of Philosophy Credits: 3”
  The 2025-26 core requires two courses from a list of four: two Old and New Testament and Christ and Culture courses, or Introduction to Philosophy.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Old Testament and New Testament introductions are one choice among others, not both required.)
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees | 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.campbellsville.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4324&returnto=1228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two courses from list below: CHS 111 - Introduction to Old Testament Study Credits: 3 CHS 121 - Introduction to New Testament Study Credits: 3 CHS 130 - Christ and Culture Credits: 3 PHI 241 - Introduction of Philosophy Credits: 3”
  The 2025-26 core requires two courses from a list of four: two Old and New Testament and Christ and Culture courses, or Introduction to Philosophy.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Ministry major, B.S. or B.A., 30 hours.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Ministry Major, B.S. or B.A. | 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.campbellsville.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4521&returnto=1229 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Christian Ministry Major is designed for Christian students interested in acquiring a double major - one in Christian Ministry and another in a different field of study”
  A Christian Ministry major (B.S. or B.A.) is offered, 30 hours.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

83 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named professional ministry staff member (Campus Minister).)
Sources (1)
1. Trent Creason | Campus Life, Campus Resourcescampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-resources/faculty/trent-creason.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Trent Creason Campus Minister Email tecreason@campbellsville.edu Phone +1 (270) 7895115”
  Trent Creason is listed as Campus Minister, with an email and phone number.
Yes:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Annual campus retreat, men's and women's retreats each fall, Revive Week and Missions Week.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Annual retreats for the purpose of specifically meeting the spiritual needs of men and women on campus take place each fall.”
  Men's and women's retreats are held each fall.
  “Every fall semester the Office of Campus Ministries provides a special series of worship experiences designed to emphasize spiritual growth and evangelistic outreach.”
  Revive Week, a series of worship experiences, is held each fall.
  “The Annual campus retreat is available to all students for the purpose of initiating connection, community and spiritual growth.”
  An annual campus retreat is open to all students.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Several student faith groups, including FCA, Delight Women's Ministry, His Words Not Mine and faculty-led Spiritual Formation Groups.)
Sources (2)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 39)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “FCA-The purpose of FCA is to present athletes, coaches and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and growing in Him daily.”
  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter is a student ministry group that meets weekly.
  “Spiritual Formation Groups-These are faculty and staff led Bible studies that count for chapel credit.”
  Faculty and staff lead Bible studies called Spiritual Formation Groups.
  “His Words Not Mine-Weekly Community group focused on growing the body of faith on campus.”
  His Words Not Mine is a weekly student community group.
  “Monday Funday-Student led ministry to provide spiritual nourishment to local children and youth. Meets Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ransdell Chapel.”
  Monday Funday is a student-led children's ministry that meets Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m.
2. Faith Groups at Campbellsville Universitycampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/faith-groups.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This group meets Mondays at 8:00 PM in the Turner Log Cabin.”
  Delight Women's Ministry meets Mondays at 8:00 PM in the Turner Log Cabin.
  “This group meets Thursdays at 8:30 PM in Ransdell Chapel.”
  His Words, Not Mine meets Thursdays at 8:30 PM in Ransdell Chapel.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Christian Activities (p. 13 and 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Church Tour (Fall Semester)-Weekly opportunities to visit local churches. Students are provided with free rides, a free lunch and opportunity to connect with church staff.”
  Campus Ministries runs weekly church visits in the fall with free rides and lunch.
  “Small Groups-Each year a list of local church small group and ministry programs is made available to students.”
  A yearly list of local church small groups is made available to students.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (2)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 39)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Office of Campus Ministry exists to create, provide and cultivate opportunities alongside local bodies of faith for the campus community to discover, maximize and express their faith life in a meaningful tangible way.”
  The Office of Campus Ministry is the university's office for spiritual life and ministry.
2. Trent Creason | Campus Life, Campus Resourcescampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-resources/faculty/trent-creason.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Trent Creason Campus Minister Email tecreason@campbellsville.edu Phone +1 (270) 7895115”
  Trent Creason is listed as Campus Minister, with an email and phone number.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Local Missions-Every month Campus Ministries sponsors student trips to serve at local locations.”
  Campus Ministries sponsors monthly student service trips to local locations.
  “The Office of Campus Ministry exists to create, provide and cultivate opportunities alongside local bodies of faith for the campus community to discover, maximize and express their faith life in a meaningful tangible way.”
  The Office of Campus Ministry is the university's office for spiritual life and ministry.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service opportunities are available.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each week students can serve at the local soup kitchen via the Office of Campus Ministry.”
  Students can serve weekly at a local soup kitchen through Campus Ministries.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Mission trips each year, described as robust.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission Trips: Campus Ministries provides robust short-term mission trip opportunities. Each year students can serve domestically and abroad growing in faith and making the Gospel known in tangible ways.”
  Campus Ministries offers short-term mission trips each year, domestic and abroad, to make the Gospel known.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weekend Ministry and D-Now Teams-Each year Campus Ministries sends student teams to answer the call serving local and regional churches organizing youth Discipleship Now events.”
  Campus Ministries sends student teams to serve local and regional churches each year.
  “CU Crew helps lead youth events, Vacation Bible school, church plants and summer camps.”
  CU Crew, a summer ministry team, serves regional churches, camps and ministries.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Trips serve domestically and abroad.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission Trips: Campus Ministries provides robust short-term mission trip opportunities. Each year students can serve domestically and abroad growing in faith and making the Gospel known in tangible ways.”
  Campus Ministries offers short-term mission trips each year, domestic and abroad, to make the Gospel known.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission Trips: Campus Ministries provides robust short-term mission trip opportunities. Each year students can serve domestically and abroad growing in faith and making the Gospel known in tangible ways.”
  Campus Ministries offers short-term mission trips each year, domestic and abroad, to make the Gospel known.
  “The Office of Campus Ministry exists to create, provide and cultivate opportunities alongside local bodies of faith for the campus community to discover, maximize and express their faith life in a meaningful tangible way.”
  The Office of Campus Ministry is the university's office for spiritual life and ministry.

Strengths

Chapel is held every Wednesday at 10 AM, and undergraduates on the main campus must attend a set number of services each semester.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel Services at Campbellsville University | Spiritual Growth and Community Worshipcampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Held on Wednesdays at 10 AM (ET), Chapel is a place where the campus community comes together”
  Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
  “Undergraduate students at the main campus are required to attend a set number of Chapel services each semester.”
  Undergraduates on the main campus must attend a set number of chapel services each semester.
A student-led worship service (The Vine) meets every Tuesday evening, and the chapel is open for prayer on Monday evenings.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weekly student led worship service in Ransdell Chapel at 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays.”
  The Vine, a student-led worship service, meets weekly on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. in Ransdell Chapel.
  “Monday Prayer Moment-Each week Ransdell Chapel is made available on Mondays, 8 to 10 p.m.”
  Ransdell Chapel is open for prayer each Monday from 8 to 10 p.m.
Several retreats each year, including an annual campus retreat, men's and women's retreats each fall, and Revive Week.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Annual campus retreat is available to all students for the purpose of initiating connection, community and spiritual growth.”
  An annual campus retreat is open to all students.
  “Annual retreats for the purpose of specifically meeting the spiritual needs of men and women on campus take place each fall.”
  Men's and women's retreats are held each fall.
  “Every fall semester the Office of Campus Ministries provides a special series of worship experiences designed to emphasize spiritual growth and evangelistic outreach.”
  Revive Week, a series of worship experiences, is held each fall.
Mission trips are offered each year, domestic and abroad, with monthly local service trips.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission Trips: Campus Ministries provides robust short-term mission trip opportunities. Each year students can serve domestically and abroad growing in faith and making the Gospel known in tangible ways.”
  Campus Ministries offers short-term mission trips each year, domestic and abroad, to make the Gospel known.
  “Local Missions-Every month Campus Ministries sponsors student trips to serve at local locations.”
  Campus Ministries sponsors monthly student service trips to local locations.

Concerns

The 2025-26 core requires two courses from a list of four; a student can take only one Bible or theology course.
Sources (1)
1. General Education Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees | 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.campbellsville.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=4324&returnto=1228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two courses from list below: CHS 111 - Introduction to Old Testament Study Credits: 3 CHS 121 - Introduction to New Testament Study Credits: 3 CHS 130 - Christ and Culture Credits: 3 PHI 241 - Introduction of Philosophy Credits: 3”
  The 2025-26 core requires two courses from a list of four: two Old and New Testament and Christ and Culture courses, or Introduction to Philosophy.
Only one named professional ministry staff member is listed.
Sources (1)
1. Trent Creason | Campus Life, Campus Resourcescampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-resources/faculty/trent-creason.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Trent Creason Campus Minister Email tecreason@campbellsville.edu Phone +1 (270) 7895115”
  Trent Creason is listed as Campus Minister, with an email and phone number.
The handbook gives a Statement of Baptist Higher Education Values.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Statement of Baptist Higher Education Values (p. 2)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Since 1906, Campbellsville University has existed to provide higher education opportunities to men and women in an academically challenging Christian environment within the Baptist tradition.”
  The university describes itself as a Christian institution within the Baptist tradition.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries (Ransdell Chapel)

Address: 1 University Dr., Campbellsville, KY 42718
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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

Campus ministry

Campus Ministries

Sources (2)

2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 39)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Office of Campus Ministry exists to create, provide and cultivate opportunities alongside local bodies of faith for the campus community to discover, maximize and express their faith life in a meaningful tangible way.”
The Office of Campus Ministry is the university's office for spiritual life and ministry.
Campus Ministries at Campbellsville University | Faith, Fellowship, and Spiritual Growthcampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students come together every Tuesday for The Vine Worship Service, while the campus community unites every Wednesday morning for Chapel.”
Campus Ministries lists a Tuesday worship service and Wednesday chapel.

Christian clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 9 on campus, 4 off campus

Clubs and groups 4

Church TourOff campus
Weekly in the fall semester
Visits to local churches with free rides and a free lunch.
campbellsville.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)On campus
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Campus chapter that meets weekly for small group and community events.
campbellsville.edu, campbellsville.edu
Delight Women's MinistryOn campus
Mondays at 8:00 PM
Student-led Christ-centered community for college women.
campbellsville.edu, campbellsville.edu
His Words, Not MineOn campus
Thursdays at 8:30 PM
Student-led weekly community group for Scripture and discussion.
campbellsville.edu, campbellsville.edu

Retreats 2

Campus Retreat and men's and women's retreatsOff campus
Annual; men's and women's retreats each fall
Annual campus retreat open to all students; retreats for men and women each fall.
campbellsville.edu, campbellsville.edu
Revive WeekOn campus
Fall semester, typically late October or early November
A series of worship experiences focused on spiritual growth and evangelistic outreach.
campbellsville.edu

Service 4

Mission tripsOff campus
Fall, winter, spring and summer breaks
Short-term trips to serve domestically and abroad.
campbellsville.edu
CU CrewOff campus
Summer months, June and July
Summer ministry team serving regional churches, camps and ministries.
campbellsville.edu
Monday FundayOn campus
Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Student-led ministry to children and youth, with Bible lessons.
campbellsville.edu
Missions WeekOn campus
Each fall semester
A week of programs with career missionaries and mission opportunities.
campbellsville.edu

Faith formation 1

Spiritual Formation GroupsOn campus
Faculty and staff led Bible studies that count for chapel credit.
campbellsville.edu

Worship and prayer 1

The VineOn campus
Tuesdays at 8:30 PM
Student-led weekly worship service in Ransdell Chapel.
campbellsville.edu

Social life 1

The TableOn campus
Monthly
Monthly meal gathering to discuss spiritual life topics.
campbellsville.edu

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

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Wednesday10:00 AMChapel (Ransdell Chapel) · Chapel/convocation, 2026-27 handbook and chapel page; the catalog says Wednesdays each week of the semester.

Worship night 1

Tuesday8:30 PMRansdell Chapel · The Vine student-led worship service (2026-27 handbook).

Prayer 1

Monday8:00 PMRansdell Chapel · Monday Prayer Moment, open until 10 p.m.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Chapel Services at Campbellsville University | Spiritual Growth and Community Worshipcampbellsville.edu/campus-life/campus-ministries/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Held on Wednesdays at 10 AM (ET), Chapel is a place where the campus community comes together”
Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
2026-27 Student Handbook, Campus Ministries (p. 40)campbellsville.edu/academics/academic-affairs/academic-affairs-media/2026-2027_Student_Handbook_with_cover.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Weekly student led worship service in Ransdell Chapel at 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays.”
The Vine, a student-led worship service, meets weekly on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. in Ransdell Chapel.
“Monday Prayer Moment-Each week Ransdell Chapel is made available on Mondays, 8 to 10 p.m.”
Ransdell Chapel is open for prayer each Monday from 8 to 10 p.m.

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What families pay, by income

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

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$17,880
$30,001–$48,000	$17,936
$48,001–$75,000	$18,476
$75,001–$110,000	$19,291
Over $110,000	$23,105

Full cost of attendance before aid: $42,603 a year.

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Cost and value

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

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	6,853
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 39% · Women 61%
First-generation students College Scorecard	47%
Total students	12,451
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$19,341
Cost of attendance (per year)	$42,603
Median federal debt at graduation	$17,156
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	42%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	32%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	33%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	44%
First-year retention	65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$41,583
Admission rate	80%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $790 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	20%

Value index: 49 / 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).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$79,651
Business (general)	$59,805
Social work	$55,942
Kinesiology and exercise science	$50,692
Criminal justice	$41,900
Psychology	$38,373
Teacher education	$36,564

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Family and human development, Film and video, Fine arts, Global studies, Health administration, History, Human resources, International relations, Journalism, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other theology and religious vocations, Pastoral counseling, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Political science, Pre-law and legal studies, Public relations, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social sciences, Sociology, Special education, Theatre, Visual and performing arts.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	25%
Public administration and social service	12%
Education	11%
Parks, recreation and fitness	8%
Liberal arts and general studies	7%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	9%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	12%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$10,108
Sports	NAIA · Mid-South Conference
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	19 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	41%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$3,850IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 19% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)About 61 miles away · about 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Nashville International Airport (BNA)About 112 miles away
Town population	11,622Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	Louisville/Jefferson County metro governmentAbout 59 miles away · about 1 hour 40 minutes by car
Typical weather	35°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Greensburg, KY, about 10 miles away

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

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.01	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.02	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Campbellsville University a Christian college?: Yes. Campbellsville University is a Christian college.
What is Campbellsville University’s Compass Score?: 69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Campbellsville University?: Chapel is listed at Chapel (Ransdell Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 156365
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
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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