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Capital University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,508
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Capital University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Capital University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Capital University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Capital University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,338

Cost of attendance at Capital University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,338

Cost of attendance at Capital University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Capital University received on average $27,445 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,445
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 176 35% $4,633 $815,410
Other Federal Grant 176 35% $5,241 $922,488
State Grant/Scholarships 123 24% $3,290 $404,677
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 506 99% $24,985 $12,642,429
Total Grant & Scholarships 509 100% $27,445 $13,969,594

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Capital University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Capital University students is 61.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.2%.

61.5%

  • asian 90.0% 9 students
  • African American 41.0% 32 students
  • white 64.8% 308 students
  • unknown 81.8% 18 students
  • hispanic 55.9% 19 students
  • International Students 70.0% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 46.0% 17 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Capital University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Capital University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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