Capital University

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About Capital University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Capital University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Columbus, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,609, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 58 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,298.

Columbus, OH

$41,298

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

70%

Acceptance Rate

75.6%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile980-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

46%

Unknown

2%

Black

10%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

1,040

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$41,298$41,298
Graduate$12,780$12,780

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$2,238
On-campus room and board$13,388
On-campus other expenses$1,256
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$12,092
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$2,512
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$1,256

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$58,180$58,180
Off-campus without family$58,140$58,140
Off-campus with family$44,792$44,792

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,377
State Grant Aid$4,102
Institution Grant Aid$27,952
Pell Grant Aid$5,145

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

14.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Legal Professions And Studies.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Theology And Religious Vocations.
22Visual And Performing Arts.
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