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Capital University

Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394

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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.

Established
1830
Type
Private
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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73%Acceptance
1118SAT Avg
1,709Students
10:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$54,143Earnings 10yr
$23,585Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Capital University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1118

Reading & WritingMid: 575
490600
MathMid: 555
490590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1118

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,788
Room & Board$13,446
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$54,086
Average Net Price$23,585
Median Debt at Graduation$26,889
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,774
$30–48K$19,860
$48–75K$22,265
$75–110K$24,482
$110K+$27,218

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,585

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,927

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,709
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 12%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.5%
Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,767
8 Years$49,433
10 Years$54,143

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,700
Men
$53,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#37

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
3 mi(5 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
125 mi(217 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
159 mi(276 min)

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