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Capital University
Columbus, OHPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 70% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Capital University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Columbus, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 70%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
70% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
70%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,101
Earnings 5yr: $106,647
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,015
Earnings 5yr: $79,762
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,669
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,157
Earnings 5yr: $81,240
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,807
Earnings 5yr: $74,378
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,710
Earnings 5yr: $63,516
Debt: $25,500
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,462
Earnings 5yr: $57,758
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,416
Earnings 5yr: $58,735
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,686
Earnings 5yr: $56,524
Debt: $26,218
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,078
Earnings 5yr: $47,490
Debt: $43,038
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,851
Earnings 5yr: $49,188
Debt: $27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,426
Earnings 5yr: $48,600
Debt: $27,000
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,041
Earnings 5yr: $59,750
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,958
Earnings 5yr: $47,965
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,785
Earnings 5yr: $59,531
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,383
Earnings 5yr: $54,904
Debt: $27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,135
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,055
Earnings 5yr: $47,168
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,924
Earnings 5yr: $49,486
Debt: $27,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,403
Earnings 5yr: $45,303
Debt: $33,544
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,576
In-State Tuition$43,234
Out-of-State Tuition$43,234
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,767
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,143
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,927
Est. Monthly Payment
$226/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$74,652
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