Capital University

Columbus, OH

Overview

Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH. It has a total enrollment of 2,263 students.

1,609

Undergrads

654

Grad Students

70.2%

Acceptance

69.0%

Grad Rate

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Gateway to the Capital University campus in Bexley, Ohio, USA, located on East Main Street opposite Drexel Avenue. On the left is the Josiah H. Blackmore Library, and in the far background is Mees Hall. Mees Hall is a part of the Capital University Historic District, listed on the National Register

Academics

9.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

76.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

69.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

63.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

1,609

Undergraduate Enrollment

654

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

70.2%

Acceptance Rate

3.20

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$0

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

460–590

SAT Reading

450–590

ACT Composite

18–25

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GPA

School avg: 3.20

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 910–1180

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 18–25

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$54,684

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$39,900

Room & Board

$12,984

Books & Supplies

$1,800

Financial Aid

99%

Receiving Aid

41%

Pell Grant Recipients

$34,471

Avg Grant (recipients)

$7,696

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

977 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Ohio Athletic Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,609

Acceptance Rate

70%

Graduation Rate

69%

Tuition & Room/Board

$52,884

Affiliation

Jewish

Visit Website

capital.edu

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Columbus, OH 43209-2394

Suburb: Large

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