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πŸ’° Capital University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$2,000-$20,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$20,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Capital University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $42,744, students receiving the largest award pay about $22,744 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Capital University

Tuition & fees
$42,744
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Largest annual award
$20,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$22,744/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,984), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Capital University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Capital University β€” no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

1830 Award
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A stackable merit award of $2,000 annually for students with a high school GPA of 3.0 to 3.19.
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Dean's Award
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A stackable merit award of $4,000 annually for students with a high school GPA of 3.2 to 3.49.
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President's Award
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
A stackable merit award of $8,000 annually for students with a high school GPA of 4.0 and above.
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Provost's Award
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A stackable merit award of $7,000 annually for students with a high school GPA of 3.8 to 3.99.
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Trustees' Award
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A stackable merit award of $6,000 annually for students with a high school GPA of 3.5 to 3.79.
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Other scholarships at Capital University (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Capital Gateway Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship for Ohio residents with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and household income of $60,000 or less.
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Conservatory Performance Award
$5,500/yr
Audition-based award of up to $5,500 per year for music majors.
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Music Composition Scholarship
$5,500/yr
Portfolio-based award of up to $5,500 per year for full-time Conservatory of Music composition majors.
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The Main Street Scholarship
$20,000/yr
A foundational scholarship of $20,000 annually ($80,000 over four years) automatically applied to all full-time undergraduate students.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Capital University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Capital University scholarships

How much merit aid does Capital University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$20,000/yr. Capital University lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Capital University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Capital University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Capital University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 47% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Capital University?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Capital University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Capital University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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