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Capital University Trade Programs

Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Capital University?

Contact information for Capital University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394
Phone:	6142366011
Website:	www.capital.edu/
Admissions:	www.capital.edu/admission-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.capital.edu/admission-aid/office-of-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Capital University?

You can apply to Capital University online at: https://apply.capital.edu/apply/

Capital University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Capital University

Here’s what Capital University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Capital University?

Capital University maintains an acceptance rate of 70%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Capital University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 590. Math scores were between 460 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1180. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Capital University ranged between 18 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Capital University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,008	1,257	63%
Women	2,510	1,917	76%

Can I Afford Capital University?

The average net price after aid at Capital University is $23,585. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$42,744
In-State Fees	$490
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,744
Out-of-State Fees	$490
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$43,234
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$43,234

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Capital University receive some form of financial aid (413 students).

Approximately 94% of students at Capital University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,746 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,709.

Student Loan Debt

63% of Capital University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,776 per year.

Capital University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,025 students enrolled at Capital University, all undergraduate. Capital University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,709 undergraduate students at Capital University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Capital University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	230
Hispanic	140
White	1,124
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	102
Non-Resident	22

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Capital University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	338
Florida	8
Georgia	7
Pennsylvania	4
Indiana	2

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Capital University

Capital University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

746 undergraduate students at Capital University took at least one online class — of those, 14 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Capital University

Capital University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Capital University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.