For Immediate Release
March 2, 2016

By Hanna Hall, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University has been ranked as Fourth Best Accredited Online Four-year School/College in Kentucky for 2015-2016 by Accredited Schools Online.

Online programs were ranked based on the following criteria: school located in Kentucky, count of programs available, number of subject areas covered by program offerings, student-to-faculty ratio, percentage of students receiving financial aid, academic/career counseling services available, placement services available upon program completion, loan default rate of students, tuition, and peer-based value.

Campbellsville University scored a total of 94.22 points based on these classifications.

Other ranked online schools include: Brescia University, Midway College, University of Louisville, Lindsey Wilson University, Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State University, Western Kentucky University, University of the Cumberlands, Morehead State University, Spalding University, and Asbury University.

Accredited Schools Online was created to be the comprehensive accreditation resource for anyone in the process of selecting a college. This accreditation is meant to assure prospective students that the school meets certain education quality standards and that it has the resources to deliver on its promises. Accredited schools are recognized by employers, other schools, and the federal government, which controls financial aid dollars.

To see the total results and more information on accredited colleges in Kentucky, visit http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/kentucky/.

Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 3,500 students offering over 80 programs of study including 24 master's degrees, seven postgraduate areas and eight pre-professional programs. The website for complete information is Campbellsville.edu.