Capital University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2044 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #590 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #540 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2 of 8 | In Columbus |
| #445 of 1,071 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,282
- Graduates
- 738
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.capital.edu
Capital University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 66% | 80% |
| Applicants | 4,017 | 1,725 | 2,292 |
| Admissions | 2,975 | 1,140 | 1,835 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 511 | 208 | 303 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
374 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
307 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| 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 |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2274 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 271 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 176 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 122 (4%) |
| Asian | 75 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,970 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,198 |
| $48-75K | $19,203 |
| $75-110K | $20,169 |
| $110K+ | $19,920 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,978 | $12,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,978 | $12,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,978 | $12,780 |
| Fee in-district | $320 | $220 |
| Fee in-state | $320 | $220 |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 | $220 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,716 |
| Room charge | $5,766 |
| Meal charge | $5,950 |
Capital University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 115 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 99 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 41 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Social Work | 33 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 18 | 12 | |
| Music, Other | 22 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Radio and Television | 6 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Nursing Education | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Taxation | 3 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 563 | 107 | 115 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 52% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 | 5 | 15 |
| 1993 | 5 | 10 |
| 1994 | 5 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 | 22 |
| 1996 | 14 | 23 |
| 1997 | 17 | 27 |
| 1998 | 23 | 42 |
| 1999 | 24 | 60 |
| 2000 | 44 | 80 |
| 2001 | 52 | 137 |
| 2002 | 65 | 171 |
| 2003 | 77 | 200 |
| 2004 | 129 | 272 |
| 2005 | 168 | 357 |
| 2006 | 232 | 505 |
| 2007 | 209 | 798 |
| 2008 | 213 | 1008 |
| 2009 | 143 | 1043 |
| 2010 | 199 | 1337 |
| 2011 | 146 | 1344 |
| 2012 | 149 | 1462 |
| 2013 | 136 | 1704 |
| 2014 | 129 | 1846 |
| 2015 | 109 | 1842 |
| 2016 | 174 | 1767 |
| 2017 | 227 | 2239 |
| 2018 | 221 | 2533 |
| 2019 | 224 | 3096 |
| 2020 | 259 | 4237 |
| 2021 | 328 | 6108 |
Notable alumni
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Dave Yost
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 66)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
David Anthony Yost is an American lawyer and politician who currently serves as the 51st Attorney General of Ohio. He previously served as Ohio State Auditor, Delaware County Auditor from 1999 to 2003, and Delaware County Prosecutor from 2003 to 2011.
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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 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 United States 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
- politicianlawyerjudge
- 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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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
- lawyerpoliticianjudge
- 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.
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Angela R. Hight Walker
- Enrolled in Capital University
- 1986-1990 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- physicistcivil servant
- Biography
-
Angela Renee Hight Walker is an American physicist. She is a project leader in the nanoscale spectroscopy group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Hight Walker's research includes advancing optical spectroscopic techniques and specifically their applicability to characterize quantum nanomaterials.
General info
| Founded | 1830 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 462 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1 College and Main Columbus, Ohio, 43209-2394 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 914,000 |
| Phone | 6142366011 |
| Fax | +1 (614) 236 6820 |