School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209-2394 (614) 236-6101 (866) 544-6175 Fax: (614) 236-6926 [email protected] Contact: Amanda Steiner Director of Admission |
Main Address 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209-2394 (614) 236-6011 www.capital.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,675 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 644 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,552 Graduate enrollment: 293 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 77% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 71% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Art Therapy B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Criminology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Capital University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (614) 236-6011 |
| Website: | https://www.capital.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.capital.edu/admission/apply-now/ |
| Address: | 1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,226 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 59% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,596 (80% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $36,872 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,872 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $26,670 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Capital University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Capital University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 12 | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 5 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 67 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Capital University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $36,872 |
| Out-of-state | $36,872 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,388 |
| Out-of-state | $12,388 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 589 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 589 | 100% | $26,670 |
| Student loan aid | 559 | 95% | $7,390 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,279 | 91% | $25,505 |
| Federal student loans | 2,101 | 84% | $7,386 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Capital University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Capital University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,794 | 2,010 | 2,784 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 15% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Capital University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,226 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,504 |
| Graduate enrollment | 722 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Capital University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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