Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus OH 43209
(614) 236-6011
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,632 (2,675 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
80% / 20%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
90% / 10%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$28,480
- Room & Board$7,510
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
23%
- Average Financial Aid Package$24,544
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$23,550
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants3,441
- Students Admitted
2,658
(77%)
- Students Enrolled644
(19%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS Class21%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-580
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
480-600
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
460-590
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-26
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Organizational Communication, General
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Speech Teacher Education
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Political Science and Government, Other
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Jazz/Jazz Studies
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Music, Other
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Piano and Organ
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants3,441
- Students Admitted
2,658
(77%)
- Students Enrolled644
(19%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS Class21%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class51%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class83%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-580
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
480-600
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
460-590
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-26
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Neither required nor recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$28,480
- Room & Board$7,510
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid23%
- Average Financial Aid Package$24,544
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$23,550
- Federal Grants26%$4,751
- Pell Grants26%$2,803
- Other Federal Grants22%$2,287
- State & Local Grants90%$1,289
- Institutional Grants98%$12,078
- Federal Loans74%$4,704
- Non-Federal Loans16%$12,023
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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