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Private nonprofit · Columbus, Ohio

Capital University

Suburban campus · 1,585 undergraduates · 9 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
70%
ACT middle 50%
18–25
Average net price
$22,576
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
60%
Lehmann Hall at Capitol University, 1889
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Capital University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$19,062
$30,001 – $48,000
$18,574
$48,001 – $75,000
$20,331
$75,001 – $110,000
$23,348
Over $110,000
$27,299

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$57,130
Tuition and fees
$43,234
First-years given a grant by the school
99%
Average grant from the school
$30,398
Median debt at graduation
$26,889
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
70%
SAT middle 50%
910–1180
ACT middle 50%
18–25
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
74%

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Capital University athletics

NCAA D3, 10 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–48
Basketball1618
Bowling77
Cross country3051
Football–89
Golf612
Lacrosse1841
Soccer3328
Softball21–
Tennis9–
Track & field3051
Volleyball15–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Health professions
14%
Business & marketing
14%
Education
13%
Visual & performing arts
11%
Social sciences
9%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
60%
First-year retention
74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,143
Median debt at graduation
$26,889
Students with a Pell grant
34%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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