Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · 1,585 undergraduates

Capital University admitted 70% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 910–1180 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $20,550 a year. Within six years, 57% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
70%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
910–1180
ACT middle 50%
18–25

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$57,739 a year
Average net price after aid
$20,550 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$16,988 a year
Tuition and fees
$44,304 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
57%
Students who return for a second year
76%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$58,937 a year
Median debt at graduation
$25,000

Students

Undergraduates
1,585
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
44%
Student-faculty ratio
9 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
14%
Business, management and marketing
14%
Education
13%
Visual and performing arts
11%
Social sciences
9%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.