About Capital University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,213
Website
www.capital.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church
On Campus Housing
Yes
Capital University, which is located in Columbus, OH is a private, Evangelical Lutheran Church university. Capital University occupies a total area of about 53 acres. Capital University was founded in the year 1830. Purple, gray and white are the official colors of the Capital University. The total enrolment stands at 3,367 (fall 2018) students at Capital University. Around 2,504 and 722 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 159 full-time, 245 part-time faculty. Around 92% of the students are 24 and under at Capital University. At CU around 76% are white, 9% are Black or African American, and 6% belong to two or more races. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 63% of the students are females and 37% are males. In its 190 years of existence, CU has produced several known personalities like Ron Amstutz, Deborah Pryce, Jim Jordan, and Jennifer Brunner. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 206 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AALS (Association of American Law Schools), ABA (American Bar Association), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), and ACS American Chemical Society. Capital University has around $106 million (2019) in endowment.
Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Capital University at the 584th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st May
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
1000 - 1210
ACT Range
21 - 26
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at CU. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1030-1210, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Capital University, must score 23 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 20 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394. To gather more information, they can call them at (614) 236-6011.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$22,206
Average Annual Cost
$35,146
Books And Supplies
$1,600
Other Fees
$320
Room And Board
$10,842
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,426
Total One Year Cost
$50,334
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to CU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $53,548. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($36,872), books and supplies ($1,600), room and boarding ($11,264), and budget for other expenses ($3,764). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
111 Graduates
Psychology, General
46 Graduates
Biology, General
43 Graduates
Music
40 Graduates
Social Work
37 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
36 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
31 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
27 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
20 Graduates
Marketing
20 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
20 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
19 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
19 Graduates
Criminology
16 Graduates
Political Science and Government
16 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
15 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
14 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
13 Graduates
Sociology
12 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
11 Graduates
Computer Science
11 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
11 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
11 Graduates
History
10 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
7 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
7 Graduates
Mathematics
7 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
6 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
5 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
5 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
4 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
4 Graduates
Chemistry
3 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
Economics
2 Graduates
Philosophy
2 Graduates
Public Administration
2 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,494
Socio-Economic Diversity
28%
Part-time
7%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$64,246 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
88%
Undergrads in College Housing
59%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,084/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,500/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,500/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Crusaders
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
275
Total Female Athletes
157
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At CU, $11,264 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at CU costs around $5,500 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 37% male and 63% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$24,855
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,122
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,824
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$22,561
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$28,972
$30K - $48K
$27,256
$48K - $75K
$27,574
$75K - $110K
$25,171
> $110K
$21,902
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$55,289,535
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,691,672
The financial aid department of Capital University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,150, whereas the financial aid is $24,404. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $2,604, while the institutional aid is $24,404. At CU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $55,289,535 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $2,691,672.
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