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Capital University
Capital University
COLUMBUS, OH . 4 Year 3.7
#1877 in Best Colleges in America
1 COLLEGE AND MAIN COLUMBUS, OH 43209

Overview

Capital University, founded in 1830 in Columbus, Ohio, is a private liberal arts institution rooted in the Lutheran tradition. Offering 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs in fields like law, business, music, and health sciences, it combines academic rigor with practical experience. Known for its strong community and personalized education, Capital prepares students for leadership roles and meaningful careers.

Rankings

  • 264

    #264 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America

  • 3

    #3 8 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio

  • 605

    #605 in Best College Locations in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 264 of 643
  • Best College Locations in America 605 of 1,527
  • Best Value Colleges in America 931 of 1,482

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • CCampus
  • C+Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • BLocation
  • C Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    112 Graduates
  • Business
    35 Graduates
  • Biology
    31 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    30 Graduates
  • Psychology
    26 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    25 Graduates
  • Music
    24 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    21 Graduates
  • Criminology
    20 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    19 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 74%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,445
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    62%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,010 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    80
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    35%
  • Varsity Athletes
    20%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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