Capital University
Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences
Capital University is a private institution in Columbus with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1118, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,143 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,585.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1118
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,927
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •On March 2, 1850, Capital University was chartered.
- •The first president of the university was William Morton Reynolds.
- •The second ALC lasted until the formation of the current Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in 1988, with offices in Chicago, Illinois.
Source: Wikipedia
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