By Josh Christian, student news writer, Office of University Communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY- Campbellsville University has recently been ranked 11 for best online college in Kentucky by

Campbellsville University received this ranking for its admissions rate, default rate, retention rate, graduation rate and online enrollment. Each are categories which the Best Colleges uses to rank each program.

“Though it was founded as a Baptist school, Campbellsville University now provides secular education to more than 5,000 students annually through its unique online degree options,” The Best Colleges said.

Among the institutions listed were Lindsey Wilson College, ranked 15, and Northern Kentucky University, ranked 10.

“Campbellsville University stood out with outstanding online degree programs,” Best Colleges said.

The Best College's mission is to connect prospective students with the best degree programs available.

This past year, they reviewed all accredited online colleges in Kentucky to select 15 that offered rewarding degree paths for students seeking a flexible learning environment, according to Best College.

Campbellsville University is a widely-acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 10,000 students offering over 90 programs of study including 20 master's degrees, six postgraduate areas and seven pre-professional programs. The university has off-campus centers in Kentucky cities Louisville, Harrodsburg, Somerset and Hodgenville with instructional sites in Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Summersville and Liberty, all in Kentucky, and one in Costa Mesa and the Silicon Valley in California, and a full complement of online programs. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu.