Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
4-year Private university
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Overview

Capital University is a private institution established in 1830 with urban setting located at Columbus. It is ranked 47 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students have more than 60 undergraduate major options, including a variety of music degree programs including Music Industry; Music Media; and Music Technology. (Prospective music majors may need to audition as part of their application.) Students can get involved in research projects early in their education, and can showcase their work in the school’s annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship. Students may also consider joining a variety of clubs and organizations, as well as Greek life at Capital.

#47 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Columbus, Ohio
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1830
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,938 Undergraduates
Website http://www.capital.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$56,982
Cost of Attendance
$22,092
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $35,466
Outstate Tuition Fee $35,466
Room and Board Fees $13,446
$41,645 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Dec
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$31,991 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$5,647 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $56,982
77% Students with need received Financial Aid
21.1% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Collegiate Fellowship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria at least a 28 ACT composite or a 1250 SAT
Requirement for maintenance enrolled as a full-time student, your cumulative GPA is 3.00 or higher and live in the residence halls
Separate application needed --
Application deadline Dec 1
Capital Scholars Award
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA and at least a 20 ACT composite or a 940 SAT
Requirement for maintenance enrolled as a full-time student, your cumulative GPA is 2.50 or higher and live in the residence halls
Separate application needed --
Application deadline Dec 1

Other Scholarships

ROTC scholarships
Total Worth Full tuition with room and board
Details Based on merit, leadership potential and physical aptitude. You can apply as a senior in high school or as a freshman or sophomore in college. Awards are based upon standard occupancy rates.
Conservatory Performance Award
Total Worth Up to $5,000
Details Applicants must be full-time students pursuing a degree in music. Students must be seeking their first undergraduate degree.
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Students

1,938 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
78% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
56% Students graduate within 6 years