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Capital University

Columbus, OH · Suburb · 1,585 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Columbus, OH, 43209-2394 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
4 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$57,130
Avg net price
$22,576
Room & board
$12,984
Tuition
$43,234
Books & supplies
$2,516/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,062
$30–48k
$18,574
$48–75k
$20,331
$75–110k
$23,348
$110k+
$27,299
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1068
Reading 450590
Math 460590
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 1825
English 1624
Math 1725
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Capital University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
63%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,767
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,143
Median debt
$26,889
Monthly loan payment
$285
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,250$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,333
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$61,200
Independent students
20%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
8%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,767
10 years after entry
$54,143
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing81
Business Administration, Management and Operations53
Psychology, General43
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas37
Music33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Biology, General25
Criminology25
Special Education and Teaching21
Computer Science20
Social Work19
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication16
Political Science and Government16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other14
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Marketing14
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Institutional
Endowment
$141M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
46%
Avg faculty salary
$8,673/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,045
Federal loan rate
63%

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