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Capital University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Capital University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
70.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹40,61,056Out-of-state
Students
1,585Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9Student to faculty

About

Capital University (Capital, Cap, or CU) is a private university in Bexley, Ohio, United States. Capital was founded as the Theological Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio in 1830 and later was associated with that synod's successor, the American Lutheran Church. The university has undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a law school and seminary. Capital University is the oldest university in central Ohio and is one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America.

Admissions planning estimate

70.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 35.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 73.17%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 73.2% (3,194/4,365; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

70 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,520
Offered a place 3,174
Enrolled 374

11.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite910-1180
4001600
ACT composite18-25
136

What a year costs

₹55,17,002 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹40,61,056
  • Housing₹12,19,613
  • Books & supplies₹2,36,333
Sticker price ₹55,17,002
After aid (average) ₹21,20,609

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹40,61,056
Out-of-state ₹40,61,056

Average aid awarded: ₹6,94,157 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.5%
Retention
60.3%
Graduation
78%
Get financial aid
9%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 65.6%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic 8.3%
Multiracial 5.9%
Unknown 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
Native American 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate70.22%
Total Applicants4520
Admitted Applicants3174
Enrolled Applicants374
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %910
SAT Composite 75th %1180
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹40,61,056
Out-of-State Tuition₹40,61,056
Average Housing Cost₹12,19,613
Books & Supplies₹2,36,333
Average Net Price₹21,20,609
Students Receiving Aid78%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,94,157
Out-of-State Students9%

Student Body Diversity

African American13.63%
Asian2.27%
Hispanic8.26%
White65.62%
Multiracial5.93%
Native American0.13%
Pacific Islander0.00
International1.32%
Unknown Race2.84%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate60.27%
Retention Rate75.54%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates1585

Contact

Street Address1 College and Main
ZIP Code43209
Phone(614) 236-6101
Websitehttps://www.capital.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/