Capital University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1745 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #479 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #432 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2 of 8 | In Columbus |
| #305 of 1,054 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 1,609
- Graduates
- 654
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.capital.edu
Capital University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Capital University has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 63% | 76% |
| Applicants | 4,520 | 2,008 | 2,510 |
| Admissions | 3,174 | 1,257 | 1,917 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 374 | 182 | 192 |
1,022 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
101 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
56 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Capital University are 910-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
144 or 39%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Capital University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1540 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 291 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 151 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (3%) |
| Asian | 57 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Capital University is $22,395 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,062 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,574 |
| $48-75K | $20,331 |
| $75-110K | $23,348 |
| $110K+ | $27,299 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,744 | $13,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,744 | $13,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,744 | $13,140 |
| Fee in-district | $490 | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $490 | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $490 | $390 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 927 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,984 |
| Room charge | $6,352 |
| Meal charge | $6,632 |
Capital University majors
Capital University has granted 447 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 80 master's across 9 programs, and 145 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Capital University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 143 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Music, Other | 32 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 18 | 9 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Social Work | 17 | ||
| Criminology | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Nursing Education | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Radio and Television | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 447 | 80 | 145 |
Capital University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 48% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Capital University has published 12,578 scientific papers with 134,114 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Pathology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 39 | 67 |
| 1994 | 40 | 83 |
| 1995 | 36 | 137 |
| 1996 | 52 | 185 |
| 1997 | 54 | 182 |
| 1998 | 90 | 258 |
| 1999 | 101 | 301 |
| 2000 | 105 | 391 |
| 2001 | 112 | 549 |
| 2002 | 130 | 669 |
| 2003 | 173 | 884 |
| 2004 | 165 | 945 |
| 2005 | 188 | 1186 |
| 2006 | 247 | 1412 |
| 2007 | 269 | 1807 |
| 2008 | 284 | 2268 |
| 2009 | 291 | 2715 |
| 2010 | 326 | 3558 |
| 2011 | 319 | 4478 |
| 2012 | 379 | 5135 |
| 2013 | 376 | 5468 |
| 2014 | 422 | 6344 |
| 2015 | 323 | 6697 |
| 2016 | 208 | 6772 |
| 2017 | 202 | 6748 |
| 2018 | 280 | 6749 |
| 2019 | 324 | 7396 |
| 2020 | 617 | 9978 |
| 2021 | 795 | 10875 |
| 2022 | 2657 | 10154 |
| 2023 | 1872 | 10530 |
| 2024 | 478 | 10335 |
| 2025 | 432 | 8728 |
Capital University alumni
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Dave Yost
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 70)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
David Anthony Yost is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 51st attorney general of Ohio since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Yost previously served as the state auditor of Ohio from 2011 to 2019.
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Jennifer Brunner
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
-
Jennifer Lee Brunner is an American attorney, politician, and judge. She is currently an associate justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, a position to which she was elected after serving as a judge on the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals. A member of the Democratic Party, Brunner also served one term as Ohio Secretary of State from 2007 to 2011 and unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Prior to being elected Secretary of State, Brunner worked in the Ohio Secretary of State's Office and served as a County Judge in Franklin County, Ohio.
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Deborah Pryce
- Enrolled in Capital University
- In 1976 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Deborah Denine Pryce is an American lawyer, jurist, and politician from Ohio who was the member of the United States House of Representatives for Ohio's 15th congressional district, which includes the western half of Columbus and the surrounding suburbs, from 1993 to 2009. She is a member of the Republican Party.
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Matthew W. McFarland
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Matthew Walden McFarland is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and former Judge of the Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals.
General info
| Founded | 1830 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 414 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 College and Main Columbus, Ohio, 43209-2394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 906,000 |
| Phone | 6142366011 |