Campbell University Admission Requirements

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Campbell University Admission Overview

Campbell University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Campbell University admitted 87.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-). Campbell University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Campbell University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Campbell University

Acceptance Rate

The Campbell University acceptance rate is 87.2%. Last year, 6,064 of 6,956 applicants were admitted. That is the 46th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Campbell University and can you get accepted?

Campbell University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Campbell University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Campbell University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.52

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Campbell University typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Campbell University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #17 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Campbell University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 9.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 27.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Campbell University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

30%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1030
SAT 25th percentile scores for Campbell University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1230
SAT 75th percentile scores for Campbell University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Campbell University typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1230) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. Campbell University ranks #24 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Campbell University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

52%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 18
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Campbell University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 25
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Campbell University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Campbell University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Campbell University places #23 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Campbell University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,108 2,820 6,956
Accepted 3,668 2,373 6,064
Acceptance Rate 89% 84% 87%
Enrolled 338 277 616
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 12% 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Campbell University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Campbell University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Campbell University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Campbell University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Campbell University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198136.

GPA calculator: Campbell University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026