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Capital University

Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1118

Reading & WritingMid: 575
490600
MathMid: 555
490590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

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
10 Years$54,143

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#37
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Comets since

LacrosseBasketball national

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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus4 mi
CVG Cincinnati111 mi
CLE Cleveland115 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
New York, NY473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Hartford, CT550 mi · ~15h 53m drive
Providence, RI615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Albany, NY511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
Syracuse, NY411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Rochester, NY353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Philadelphia, PA412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
Pittsburgh, PA159 mi · ~4h 36m drive
Harrisburg, PA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Newark, NJ465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Washington, DC323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Baltimore, MD340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Atlanta, GA436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC346 mi · ~10h drive
Raleigh, NC372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Miami, FL993 mi · ~28h 41m drive
Orlando, FL794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Tampa, FL830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Nashville, TN335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
New Orleans, LA800 mi · ~23h 7m drive
Richmond, VA340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Chicago, IL279 mi · ~8h 4m drive
Detroit, MI164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Minneapolis, MN630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
St. Louis, MO399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Kansas City, MO623 mi · ~18h drive
Indianapolis, IN171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Columbus, OH3 mi · ~5 min drive
Cleveland, OH125 mi · ~3h 37m drive
Milwaukee, WI334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Dallas, TX915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Houston, TX995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Austin, TX1069 mi · ~30h 53m drive
San Antonio, TX1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1977 mi · ~57h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA2112 mi · ~61h 1m drive
San Diego, CA1956 mi · ~56h 30m drive
Seattle, WA2011 mi · ~58h 6m drive
Portland, OR2032 mi · ~58h 42m drive
Denver, CO1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive
Phoenix, AZ1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1518 mi · ~43h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4506 mi · ~130h 10m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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