School Information

62.6
Total Enrollment 3,540
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Capital University

http://www.capital.edu
1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394
(614) 236-6011

Transforming lives through higher education. By drawing upon the Lutheran principle of free inquiry, Capital University: * Provides for personal growth by encouraging, enabling, and celebrating learning; * Prepares individuals to be knowledgeable, independent, critical thinkers - educated for lives of leadership and service in an increasingly diverse society; * Inspires individuals to be morally reflective, spiritually alive, and civically engaged.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Capital University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,375), and 62% receive loans ($7,151 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,510. Off campus it is around $9,630.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Capital University is $21,441 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,510 people applied to Capital University. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (72.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (30.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 2,630 undergraduate students at Capital University, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 39.0% of the 910 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     92.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     57.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 614-236-6011
Admissions Office Email admission@capital.edu
Admissions Office Address Capital University 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209-2394
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.capital.edu/155/
Admissions Website http://www.capital.edu/180/
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/capital/menu.html
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Capital University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Capital University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Capital University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 21
Biochemistry 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 74 64
Accounting 12
Business Administration and Management, General 14 58
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 20
Business/Managerial Economics 6
Finance, General 3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
Taxation 6
Communication, journalism, and related programs 26
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Organizational Communication, General 3
Public Relations/Image Management 4
Radio and Television 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 7
Computer Science 7
Education 77 22
Art Teacher Education 1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
Health Teacher Education 3
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 23 22
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 6
Speech Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 10
Creative Writing 4
English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
French Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 110 23
Art Therapy/Therapist 3
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0 7
Nursing, Other 16
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 102
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 0
History 9
History, General 9
Legal professions and studies 8 193
Law (LLB, JD) 193
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD) 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 23
International/Global Studies 8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Science 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 23
Health and Physical Education, General 11
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, General 0
Chemistry, Other 2
Psychology 28
Psychology, General 28
Public administration and social service professions 44
Public Administration 4
Social Work 40
Social sciences 40
Criminology 13
Economics, General 7
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 19
Political Science and Government, Other 0
Sociology 1
Visual and performing arts 30
Art/Art Studies, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Jazz/Jazz Studies 2
Music Management and Merchandising 0
Music Performance, General 4
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, General 7
Music, Other 9
Piano and Organ 1
Voice and Opera 1
 
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