Capital University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Columbus, OH
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#18 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,263

Location Columbus, Ohio
Website capital.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church

Best Colleges Rank

#495

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Capital University, located in the eastern Columbus suburb of Bexley, Ohio, occupies a 50-acre residential campus characterized by its mix of historic and modern buildings. Founded in 1830 as a Lutheran seminary, Capital stands as the oldest university in Central Ohio and now operates as an independent institution while maintaining its Lutheran heritage. The university is known for its comprehensive liberal arts curriculum, with particular strengths in music, nursing, law, and business programs, including its notable conservatory of music and law school. Capital maintains a traditional residential campus environment with multiple student housing options, while its proximity to downtown Columbus provides students access to professional opportunities in Ohio's capital city.

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Ratings

Capital University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Capital University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1180
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
GPA 3.63

Acceptance Rate

70.2%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,234

Costs for Capital University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$43,234
Books and Supplies		$2,516
Other Fees		$490
Room and Board		$12,984
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,680
Total One Year Cost		$60,904

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Capital University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 21% of students major in Health Professions, 12% in Education, and 12% in Business.