Capital University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1812 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #493 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #446 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2 of 8 | In Columbus |
| #295 of 1,000 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,747
- Graduates
- 641
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 68% | 77% |
| Applicants | 4,365 | 1,966 | 2,394 |
| Admissions | 3,194 | 1,346 | 1,848 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 413 | 224 | 189 |
960 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
80 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
61 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Capital University are 980-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
240 or 58%
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 | 1672 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 277 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 148 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 138 (6%) |
| Asian | 63 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Capital University is $22,480 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 | $20,774 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,860 |
| $48-75K | $22,265 |
| $75-110K | $24,482 |
| $110K+ | $27,218 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,298 | $12,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,298 | $12,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,298 | $12,780 |
| Fee in-district | $490 | $490 |
| Fee in-state | $490 | $490 |
| Fee out-of-state | $490 | $490 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 977 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,446 |
| Room charge | $6,976 |
| Meal charge | $6,470 |
Capital University majors
Capital University has granted 514 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 97 master's across 9 programs, and 128 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Capital University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 128 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 30 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 81 | ||
| Psychology, General | 40 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 18 | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Criminology | 20 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Music, Other | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Computer Science | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Radio and Television | 7 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Nursing Education | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 514 | 97 | 128 |
Capital University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 58% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Capital University has published 12,223 scientific papers with 127,237 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27 | 73 |
| 1993 | 39 | 67 |
| 1994 | 40 | 83 |
| 1995 | 36 | 137 |
| 1996 | 52 | 183 |
| 1997 | 54 | 182 |
| 1998 | 90 | 258 |
| 1999 | 101 | 301 |
| 2000 | 105 | 391 |
| 2001 | 112 | 549 |
| 2002 | 130 | 668 |
| 2003 | 173 | 884 |
| 2004 | 165 | 945 |
| 2005 | 188 | 1186 |
| 2006 | 247 | 1413 |
| 2007 | 269 | 1806 |
| 2008 | 284 | 2269 |
| 2009 | 292 | 2716 |
| 2010 | 324 | 3567 |
| 2011 | 317 | 4478 |
| 2012 | 379 | 5141 |
| 2013 | 374 | 5460 |
| 2014 | 421 | 6353 |
| 2015 | 323 | 6699 |
| 2016 | 208 | 6772 |
| 2017 | 202 | 6745 |
| 2018 | 279 | 6748 |
| 2019 | 324 | 7395 |
| 2020 | 616 | 9985 |
| 2021 | 795 | 10861 |
| 2022 | 2658 | 10141 |
| 2023 | 1871 | 10521 |
| 2024 | 467 | 10226 |
Capital University alumni
-
Dave Yost
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
David Anthony Yost is an American politician and lawyer who currently serves as the 51st Attorney General of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, Yost previously served as Ohio State Auditor.
-
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
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- 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.
-
Liz Harris
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Liz Harris is an American politician from Arizona and the Arizona RNC National Committeewoman. A Republican, she was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from January 2023 to April 2023. Harris was elected in November 2022 from the 13th legislative district, which includes much of Chandler, Arizona.
General info
| Founded | 1830 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 449 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 College and Main Columbus, Ohio, 43209-2394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 906,000 |
| Phone | 6142366011 |