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Capital University

Capital University is a small, private institution located in Columbus, oh. Founded in 1830, Capital University offers undergraduate degrees in 59 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,747 undergraduates
cost $41,788 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Capital University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 73.2%
SAT score average 1118
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.49
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Capital University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Law
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Music
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $41,788
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,446
Books & supplies $1,800
Other expenses $3,142
Cost of attendance* $60,176
Average financial aid package $34,164
Estimated cost $26,012 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,788
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,446
Books & supplies $1,800
Other expenses $3,142
Cost of attendance* $60,176
Average financial aid package $34,164
Estimated cost $26,012 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Capital University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,747, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,388

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Capital University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209
phone 6142366011
address https://www.capital.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Capital University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Capital University?

Capital University is located in Columbus, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Capital University? 

The acceptance rate for Capital University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Capital University?

The average high school GPA for Capital University students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Capital University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Capital University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $240,704.

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