Capital University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Capital University is a private research university in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 1,585 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 70.22% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,143 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $43,234
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,576 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 70.22% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,585 98.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 27.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 46.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1068
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,371
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,365
- Room & Board: $12,984 annual estimate
Capital University: what the data shows
Common questions about Capital University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Capital University?
Capital University is located in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43209-2394).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Capital University public or private?
Capital University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Capital University cost?
Published tuition: $43,234.
Average net price after aid: $22,576.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,062 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,574 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,331 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,348 |
| $110,001+ | $27,299 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $172,936.
How hard is it to get into Capital University?
Admission rate: 70.22%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1068 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Capital University?
Total enrollment: 1,585 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,371 students.
Graduate enrollment: 654 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Capital University?
150%-time completion rate: 60.27%.
First-year retention: 75.5%.
What do graduates of Capital University earn?
Median earnings: $45,767 six years after entry; $54,143 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,889.
33.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Capital University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Law (143 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (79 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (53 completions)
- Psychology, General (45 completions)
- Music, Other (32 completions)
- Music Teacher Education (27 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (26 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (21 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (20 completions)
- Criminology (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Capital University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 70.22%; completion rate 60.27%; median earnings $54,143 at 10 years; net price $22,576. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$43,234
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Capital University was $43,234.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,576
2024 Value
In 2024 Capital University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,576.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,304 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,576 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$172,936 4-Year Tuition
$12,984 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,516 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$58,734 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$234,936 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Capital University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Capital University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Capital University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,990 | $31,990 | $22,271 |
| 2014 | $32,190 | $32,190 | $21,585 |
| 2015 | $32,830 | $32,830 | $22,092 |
| 2016 | $33,492 | $33,492 | $20,268 |
| 2017 | $34,600 | $34,600 | $20,866 |
| 2018 | $35,466 | $35,466 | $21,973 |
| 2019 | $36,872 | $36,872 | $22,642 |
| 2020 | $38,298 | $38,298 | $20,020 |
| 2021 | $39,338 | $39,338 | $22,385 |
| 2022 | $40,350 | $40,350 | $24,223 |
| 2023 | $41,788 | $41,788 | $23,585 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70.22% Acceptance Rate
4,365 Total Applicants
3,194 Students Admitted
413 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1068
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Capital University reported total enrollment of about 1,585 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.6%), Black or African American (13.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%). About 33.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Capital University in 2024 is 1,585 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,371 students. Graduate enrollment is about 654 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.31% 100% Completion Time
60.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.31% of students graduating from Capital University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 41% male / 59% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Capital University.
Return on Investment
$26,889 Median Student Debt
$54,143 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
499.56% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Capital University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 62 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Law: 143 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 79 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 53 completions
4. Psychology, General: 45 completions
5. Music, Other: 32 completions
6. Music Teacher Education: 27 completions
7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 26 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 21 completions
9. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Capital University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Capital University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Capital University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 46.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,673
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,045
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Capital University is a private non-profit institution located in Columbus, OH, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Law, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,585 students. Student body composition includes White (65.6%), Black or African American (13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.3%). The admission rate is 70.22%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1068. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.27%. Approximately 33.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Columbus, OH 43209-2394
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 62 distinct degree programs, Capital University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Capital University located?
Capital University is located in Columbus, OH.
What is Capital University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Capital University is 70.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,365 applicants and 3,194 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Capital University cost?
Reported tuition is $43,234 and average net price is $22,576 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,984 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Capital University?
Capital University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,371 students, White (65.6%), Black or African American (13.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Capital University?
About 27.5% of students at Capital University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Capital University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Capital University reports midpoint SAT about 1068 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Capital University earn?
Median earnings are $45,767 six years after entry and $54,143 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Capital University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Capital University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,889.
Is Capital University public or private?
Capital University is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is Capital University an HBCU?
No. Capital University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Capital University a tribal college?
No. Capital University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Columbus, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.