Capital University
About
Located in the historic, walkable neighborhood of Bexley just minutes from downtown Columbus, Capital University is a private liberal arts institution best known for its prestigious Conservatory of Music and its highly respected nursing and pre-professional programs. The campus culture is warm, collaborative, and undergraduate-focused, offering students a tight-knit community enriched by active student organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, and a strong commitment to service. What truly sets Capital apart is its "Capital Connection"—a distinctive commitment that leverages the university's location to provide students with immediate, high-impact access to internships, clinical placements, and career networking within Ohio’s vibrant state capital.
Wikipedia:Capital University 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.
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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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