Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Capital University reported a 73.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Capital University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbus, OH, with an SAT reference of 1010 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $22,576 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

4,365 applicants

SAT reference

1010

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,576

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Capital University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)98010101180
ACT (composite, 1–36)182125

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

62.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,585

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Capital University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$19,062
$30,001 – $48,000$18,574
$48,001 – $75,000$20,331
$75,001 – $110,000$23,348
$110,000+$27,299

Top Majors at Capital University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions84
Education61
Business, Management & Marketing58
Visual & Performing Arts53
Psychology41
Social Sciences25
Biological & Biomedical Sciences23
Parks, Recreation & Fitness17
Public Administration & Social Services17
Communication & Journalism15

Financial Aid at Capital University

About Capital University

Official website: https://www.capital.edu/

Admissions: https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Capital University

What is the acceptance rate at Capital University?

Capital University reported a 73% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,365. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Capital University?

The historical 73% acceptance rate suggests Capital University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Capital University?

The imported historical records for Capital University include an SAT reference value of 1010 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Capital University?

The stored historical average net price at Capital University is $22,576 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $31,567 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Capital University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Capital University is 63%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Capital University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Capital University?

Capital University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on May 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Capital University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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