Capital University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1990 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #545 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #496 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2 of 8 | In Columbus |
| #151 of 1,147 | For Actuarial Science |
| Top50% | For 66 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,938
- Graduates
- 679
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 67% | 76% |
| Applicants | 4,370 | 1,935 | 2,435 |
| Admissions | 3,153 | 1,295 | 1,858 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 518 | 217 | 301 |
1,017 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
80 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
81 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1186
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Capital University are 960-1186 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
331 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Capital University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1891 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 282 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 159 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 135 (5%) |
| Asian | 68 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Capital University is $24,439 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 | $21,705 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,210 |
| $48-75K | $22,174 |
| $75-110K | $24,781 |
| $110K+ | $26,836 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,900 | $12,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,900 | $12,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,900 | $12,780 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,308 |
| Room charge | $6,058 |
| Meal charge | $6,250 |
Capital University majors
Capital University has granted 501 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 71 master's across 9 programs, and 137 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Capital University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 136 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 81 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 20 | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | ||
| Music, Other | 15 | ||
| Radio and Television | 15 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Criminology | 11 | ||
| Creative Writing | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 7 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Education | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 1 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 501 | 71 | 137 |
Capital University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 53% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Capital University has published 6,203 scientific papers with 72,939 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Mathematics, Law, Economics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18 | 20 |
| 1992 | 25 | 43 |
| 1993 | 30 | 37 |
| 1994 | 34 | 45 |
| 1995 | 34 | 90 |
| 1996 | 48 | 127 |
| 1997 | 43 | 125 |
| 1998 | 79 | 171 |
| 1999 | 90 | 202 |
| 2000 | 91 | 257 |
| 2001 | 96 | 376 |
| 2002 | 106 | 437 |
| 2003 | 161 | 573 |
| 2004 | 138 | 670 |
| 2005 | 162 | 826 |
| 2006 | 171 | 1002 |
| 2007 | 160 | 1256 |
| 2008 | 174 | 1542 |
| 2009 | 178 | 1682 |
| 2010 | 212 | 2199 |
| 2011 | 210 | 2458 |
| 2012 | 272 | 2891 |
| 2013 | 243 | 3058 |
| 2014 | 256 | 3610 |
| 2015 | 257 | 3827 |
| 2016 | 207 | 4130 |
| 2017 | 186 | 4374 |
| 2018 | 244 | 4591 |
| 2019 | 240 | 4855 |
| 2020 | 476 | 6193 |
| 2021 | 494 | 6607 |
| 2022 | 429 | 6597 |
| 2023 | 417 | 6346 |
Notable alumni
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Dave Yost
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 68)
- 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.
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Jennifer Brunner
- Occupations
- judgepolitician
- 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 Ohio's Tenth District Court of Appeals. On June 8, 2021, Brunner announced her candidacy for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court in the November 8, 2022, general election. Brunner is a member of the Democratic Party who served as the Ohio Secretary of State; Brunner was the first woman to serve in this capacity. She took office after sixteen years of Republican control, which included two four-year terms by her predecessor J. Kenneth Blackwell, who oversaw the 2000 and 2004 state elections. Brunner served only a single term as Secretary of State. When it came time for re-election in 2010, she instead made an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate. 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. She also owned her own private practice; during her private practice career, she focused on election law and campaign finance law. She represented a broad range of candidates, businesses, political parties and committees before the Ohio Elections Commission on quasi-criminal matters.
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Deborah Pryce
- Enrolled in Capital University
- In 1976 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- 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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Liz Harris
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Liz Harris is an American politician from Arizona. 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.
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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.
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Jay Hottinger
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jay Hottinger is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate for the 31st district. A longtime member of the Ohio General Assembly, Hottinger has served in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Senate since 1995. His current district includes Coshocton, New Lexington, New Philadelphia, and Newark. Hottinger serves as the President pro tempore of the Ohio Senate.
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Eric Norelius
- Occupations
- journalistpriestwritereditor
- Biography
-
Eric Norelius was a Swedish-American Lutheran minister, church leader, and author.
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Ron Amstutz
- Years
- 1951-.. (age 73)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ronald Amstutz is the former state representative for the 1st District of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving from both 1983 to 2000, and again from 2009 to 2016. He also served as state senator for the 22nd District of the Ohio Senate and as mayor of Orrville, Ohio. In the House, he was the chairman of the House Finance & Appropriations Committee. He is a Republican.
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Theodore E. Long
- Biography
-
Theodore E. Long is the former president of Elizabethtown College. Long became president in 1996, and he retired in 2011. Prior to becoming president of Elizabethtown, Long served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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George Rex
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
-
George Rex was a Democratic politician in Wooster in the U.S. State of Ohio who was in the Ohio Senate and was an Ohio Supreme Court Judge 1874–1877.
General info
| Founded | 1830 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 520 |
| 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 |