Capital University: Ranking & Review
| Columbus rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 778 | 2752 Top 17% |
Capital University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 63% | 73% |
| Applicants | 4,208 | 1,824 | 2,384 |
| Admissions | 2,889 | 1,155 | 1,734 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 595 | 241 | 354 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 3,384 | 1,351 | 2,033 |
398 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 87 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 15% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 560 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 94% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $25. Application fee for graduates - $25.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Capital University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $48,674 | $48,674 |
| Off-campus | $52,336 | $52,336 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $10,178 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Capital University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,627 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $34,280 | $34,280 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $320 | $320 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $11,340 | $11,340 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $220 | $220 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $630 | $630 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 135 | 21 | 156 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 79 | 77 | 156 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 4 | 116 | 120 | |
| Education | 52 | 18 | 70 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 48 | 48 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 45 | 45 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 37 | 37 | ||
| Psychology | 35 | 35 | ||
| Social Sciences | 32 | 32 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 32 | 32 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 | 19 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 19 | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 13 | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 10 | 10 | ||
| History | 8 | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | 6 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | 6 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 582 | 120 | 116 | 818 |
A total of 582 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Capital University.
At the master's and doctor's level 236 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 55% | 61% |
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General info
| Founded | 1830 |
|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 514 |
| Instructional FTE | 251 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.capital.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 College and Main Columbus, Ohio, 43209-2394 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 787,000 |
| Phone | 6142366011 |
| Fax | +1 (614) 236 6820 |