Capital University

Columbus, OH • private • III | Ohio Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,531 • Total: 3,447

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1 College and Main
Columbus, OH
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Website

www.capital.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,096 (43.3%) • Female: 1,435 (56.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	77	3.0%
Black/African American	307	12.1%
Hispanic/Latino	141	5.6%
White	1,721	68.0%
Two or More Races	177	7.0%
International	27	1.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

3,194 admitted from 4,365 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 490-600
Math: 490-590
Total: 980-1190

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-25

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

65.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

58.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

74.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$58,244

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $42,744

Room & Board

$12,984

Books & Supplies

$2,516

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$19,062
$30,001-48,000	$18,574
$48,001-75,000	$20,331
$75,001-110,000	$23,348
$110,001+	$27,299

Students Receiving Pell Grants

94%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$22,480

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Ohio Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$2,000-$20,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$2,000-$20,000/yr

5 automatic scholarships (9 total)

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Common questions about Capital University

What is Capital University's acceptance rate?

Capital University accepts 73% of applicants, from 4,365 applications.

How much does Capital University cost?

Tuition and fees are $42,744. Families earning under $30,000 pay $19,062 on average after aid.

Does Capital University require SAT or ACT scores?

Capital University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Capital University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Capital University's graduation rate?

66% of students graduate within six years.