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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, Kentucky · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 1 University Dr, Campbellsville, KY 42718 · Phone: 27078950005000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Campbellsville University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Campbellsville, Kentucky offering cosmetology, barber, and welding programs, accredited by SACS and others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Campbellsville University carry a median debt of $17,156 and earn a median of $41,583 ten years after entry; the campus's completion rate versus the state average of 55.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Campbellsville University; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and 20.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $22,580 | $29,840 | $42,220 |
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,300 | $51,470 | $59,900 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,790 | $58,620 | $67,540 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 63 | $15,076 | not reported | $8,750 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $15,076 | not reported | $8,750 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Campbellsville University is a private non-profit school located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, in a distant-town setting. It holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Council on Chiropractic Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA funding. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in Cosmetology schools (63), Barber schools (25), and Welding schools (13), part of a broader set of program families that also includes HVAC.
In terms of outcomes data reported to the U.S. Department of Education, the campus recorded 102 trade completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 2,840. The state average completion rate is 55.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,156, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,583. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as cosmetology, barbering, or welding, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since key figures like completion rate and cost are not reported here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Campbellsville University's top trade programs are Cosmetology schools (63 completers), Barber schools (25), and Welding schools (13), within a set of five program families that also includes HVAC.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Council on Chiropractic Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 20.1% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $17,156, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,583.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at its website or phone number for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Campbellsville University is a private non-profit school, which typically means it reinvests revenue into programs and facilities rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for cosmetology, barber, welding, or HVAC training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156365.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the presence of shorter trade credential programs like cosmetology and welding alongside a traditional university suggests a range of options; contact the school to discuss adult and transfer student services.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Campbellsville University through its website, https://www.campbellsville.edu/, or by phone.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported in federal data provided here; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.