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  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
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Capital University

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade C
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade B
    9. Dorms
      grade C minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade C
    11. Student Life
      grade C+
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    1 COLLEGE AND MAIN
    COLUMBUS, OH 43209
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Ohio Athletic Conference

    From Capital University

    Capital University is a private four-year undergraduate institution and graduate school located in the capital city of Columbus, Ohio. At Capital, we transform lives through higher education with an immersive, high-impact and convergent approach to teaching and learning.

    With roots that ground us firmly in a history of academic excellence, free inquiry and individual development of every student, Capital combines personal attention with a balanced liberal arts and professional studies education. Since its founding by the Lutheran Church in 1830 and charter as a university in 1850, Capital has been an agent in shaping engaged citizens and purposeful leaders who improve their industries, communities and society. Our roots secure us as we stretch toward innovation, new ways of knowing, and better ways of contributing. Our values ground us, as we remove obstacles to give each student, faculty, staff, community member, and neighbor a chance to do more, not less.

    Capital University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    SAT Range
    1030-1210
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,897 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,812 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      14%
    • On Campus
      76%
    • Online
      10%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,152 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    130
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    31%
    Varsity Athletes
    18%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    47%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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