Former name | Russell Creek Academy (1906–1924) Campbellsville Junior College (1924–1959) Campbellsville College (1959–1996) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1906 |
Academic affiliations | Appalachian College Association, Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities |
President | Dr. Joseph Hopkins |
Academic staff | 463 |
Students | 12,209[1] |
Undergraduates | 4,150[1] |
Postgraduates | 7,667[1] |
Location | , , United States 37°20′39″N 85°20′52″W / 37.34417°N 85.34778°W |
Colors | Campbellsville main campus: Maroon & Gray[2] Campbellsville Harrodsburg campus: Maroon & Gray |
Nickname | Tigers |
Sporting affiliations | Campbellsville main campus: NAIA – Mid-South NCCAA Division I – Mid-East Campbellsville Harrodsburg campus: NCCAA Division II – Mid-East |
Website | www |
Campbellsville University (CU) is a private Christian university in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It was founded as Russell Creek Academy[3] and enrolls more than 12,000 students. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.[4]
In 2014, the university trustees ended its covenant agreement with the Kentucky Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention), but vowed to uphold the ideals.