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Capital University
Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,550
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $58,937
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Capital University is a private nonprofit college in Columbus, OH with 1,585 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1068 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,550 per year ($16,988 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,937 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,365
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,194
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–590
200800
SAT Math460–590
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Capital University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,739
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $44,304
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,988
- $30–48k$18,058
- $48–75k$17,013
- $75–110k$18,905
- $110k+$27,125
Get a personal estimate with Capital University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $58,937
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,585
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White66%
- Hispanic8%
- Black14%
- Asian2%
Capital University FAQ
What is Capital University's acceptance rate?+
Capital University admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Capital University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1068.
What ACT score do you need for Capital University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Capital University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Capital University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,365 students applied to Capital University and 3,194 were admitted; 413 enrolled.
Does Capital University consider legacy status?+
No. Capital University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Capital University require an essay?+
Capital University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Capital University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,739 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,550.
What is Capital University's graduation rate?+
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 201548 · How we use this data
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