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Capital University

#439 in US ranking Columbus, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,739
Tuition & fees
$44,304
Avg. aid
$30,746
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
910–1180
ACT range
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Median salary
$45,220
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Capital University?

Capital University's recurring campus events include Cap-a-palooza, the student-organization fair, and an annual tree lighting. They provide different ways to encounter campus life, from social programming to finding groups and marking a seasonal gathering.

The organization fair is especially practical for new and transfer students because it puts student groups in one place at the start of a term. Cap-a-palooza is a campus activities event, while the tree lighting brings the community together later in the year. Event formats and dates may vary, so a current activities calendar is more reliable than assuming that a past year's schedule will repeat exactly.

What are the student housing and dining options at Capital University?

Capital University offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, along with campus dining options. Housing is an option for many students, not evidence that every applicant is guaranteed a room or can select a particular building.

Students considering residence halls or other university housing should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, room-assignment process, and any first-year residency policy that applies to them. Meal plans should be compared with expected time on campus and access to cooking facilities. For commuters and students considering off-campus housing, transportation, lease terms, and the cost of meals away from campus belong in the same budget comparison as rent.

Capital University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

100

Capital University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
53%
Campus size
48 acres

Capital University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Capital University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Blackmore Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Capital University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Capital University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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