Campbellsville University
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 |
| Undergraduates | 4,150 |
| Postgraduates | 7,667 |
| Location | , , United States 37°20′39″N 85°20′52″W / 37.34417°N 85.34778°W |
| Colors | Campbellsville main campus: Maroon & Gray 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 and enrolls more than 12,000 students. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
In 2014, the university trustees ended its covenant agreement with the Kentucky Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention), but vowed to uphold the ideals.
In 2024, the university released a number of faculty and staff due to increasing financial struggles and decreasing enrollment.