Tuition & Costs
Campbellsville University strives to offer a quality faith-based education at an affordable price. Tuition for our 100% online programs ranges from $195 to $603 per credit hour. With these competitive tuition rates, Campbellsville University is No. 2 in Kentucky and No. 6 in the South for the lowest rate of student debt.1 Learn more about the tuition rates for each of our programs below.
Certificate Programs
| Program | Cost per Credit Hour | Total Credits in Program |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $440 | 27 |
| Addiction Recovery | $440 | 18 |
| Christian Ministry | $202 | 27 |
| Digital/Social Media | $440 | 18 |
| ESL Endorsement | $319 | 15 |
| Gifted & Talented Education Endorsement (P-12) | $319 | 12 |
| Graduate English Studies | $319 | 18 |
| Director of Pupil Personnel | $319 | 12 |
| Director of Special Education – Levels I & II | $319 | 18-30 |
| Moderate & Severe Disabilities | $319 | 21 |
| School Counseling | $319 | 12 |
| Superintendent Certification | $319 | 15 |
| Supervisor of Instruction | $319 | 12 |
| Certificate in Fitness and Sports Training | $499 | 24 |
Associate Degrees
| Program | Cost per Credit Hour | Total Credits in Program |
|---|---|---|
| A.S. Business Administration | $440 | 60 |
| A.S. Christian Studies | $440 | 62 |
| A.S. Computer Science | $440 | 61 |
| A.S. Criminal Justice | $440 | 60 |
| A.S. Digital Communication and Design | $440 | 63 |
| A.S. Early Childhood Education | $440 | 65 |
| A.S. Education | $440 | 65 |
| A.S. General Studies | $440 | 64 |
| A.S. Mass Communications | $440 | 60 |
| A.S. Social Services | $440 | 60 |
| A.S. User Experience | $440 | 63 |
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Cost per Credit Hour | Total Credits in Program |
|---|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $346 | 120 |
| B.S. Business Administration | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Public Health | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Criminal Justice Administration | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Digital Design Technology | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Early Childhood Education | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Elementary Education (P–5) | $440 | 123 |
| B.S. General Business | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Leadership and Missions | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. LBD (P-12)/Elementary Education (P-5) Initial Certification | $440 | 136 |
| Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences | $440 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences | $440 | 120 |
| Bachelor in Elementary Education and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Certification | $440 | 143 |
| B.S. Marriage and Family Ministry | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Pastoral Ministries | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Sport Management | $440 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | $440 | 120 |
| B.S. Special Education – Learning Behavior Disorders (P–12) | $440 | 122 |
Graduate Degrees
| Program | Cost per Credit Hour | Total Credits in Program |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s in Management and Leadership | $550 | 30 |
| Master of Science in Customer Experience | $550 | 30 |
| Master of Business Administration | $550 | 36 |
| M.A. Education – Teacher Leader | $319 | 36 |
| M.A. Educational Administration – (Supervisor of Instruction P-12) | $319 | 30 |
| M.A. Educational Administration – Principal (P-12) | $319 | 30 |
| M.A. Educational Administration (Superintendent P-12) | $319 | 30 |
| M.A. Education in School Counseling (P-12) | $319 | 48 |
| M.A. English | $460 | 30 |
| M.Ed. Montessori Teacher Education | $319 | 36-42 |
| M.A. Special Education – Initial Certification | $319 | 45 |
| M.A. Special Education – Teacher Leader | $319 | 30 |
| M.A. Sport Management | $460 | 30 |
| M.A. Teaching Early Childhood Education (P-K) | $319 | 36-39 |
| M.A. Teaching Primary Grades (P-5) | $319 | 36-42 |
| M.A. Teaching Middle Grades (5-9) | $319 | 30-36 |
| M.A. Teaching High School (8-12) | $319 | 30-36 |
| M.A. Teaching – Health and Physical Education | $319 | 33-39 |
| M.A. School Improvement – Rank I | $319 | 30 |
| Master of Music in Music Education | $460 | 32 |
| M.S. Cloud Computing | $603 | 30 |
| M.S. Computer Science | $603 | 30 |
| M.S. Criminal Justice | $460 | 36 |
| M.S. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | $603 | 36 |
| M.S. Criminal Justice | $460 | 36 |
| M.S. Nursing with FNP Track | $603 | 45 |
| M.S. Nursing with NE Track | $603 | 38 |
| Master of Social Work | $603 | 60 |
| Master of Theology | $324 | 30 |
| Master of Divinity | $324 | 75 |
Learn more about Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid
We provide several financial aid options to eligible students. Simply complete your application for financial aid on the FAFSA website, and we’ll notify you of your aid eligibility. We also offer several scholarships and grants, as well as reduced tuition for active-duty military members and aid programs for veterans.
Learn more about financial aid
Transfer Credits
CU recognizes how much you’ve accomplished thus far. We honor your journey with a generous transfer credit policy that helps you make the most of your past educational experiences. After you’re admitted to your program, we’ll complete a transfer credit evaluation to find out how your credits will apply toward your degree. Learn more about transferring your credits to CU below.
Learn more about transferring credits
Sources
- U.S. News & World Report. “Least Debt Regional Universities South.” Retrieved August 19, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-south/least-debt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- At this time, Campbellsville does not offer a tuition reimbursement plan. However, you may utilize other funds (such as federal student aid) to pay for your courses upfront and reimburse yourself later.
- Your textbooks requirements will vary depending on the courses you're enrolled in. In most cases, when both physical books and e-books are available, you can choose which you would prefer.
- Graduate students will have a $75 technology fee per 8-week term. Otherwise, there are no flat fees but there may be additional fees by course.
- Your textbooks requirements will vary depending on the courses you're enrolled in. However, most classes will require a textbook.
- CU offers a variety of tuition payment arrangements such as: by month, by semester, by academic year. These arrangements are made through the Student Accounts Office which can be reached at 270-789-5203.
- For undergraduate students, bills are generated upon enrollment. For graduate students, preliminary charges will populate about a month before class start.
- Undergraduate students are billed by semester, and graduate students are billed by term.