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About Capital University

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Capital University is a private university in Columbus, OH, known for its private masters university, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 72%, Capital University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 518 students each year. Capital University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 970–1190, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Capital University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,837 per year; the sticker price of $55,669 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Capital University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

72%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1080
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 3.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 970 – 1190 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Capital University

Demonstrated Interest
Capital University's campus in Bexley is easy to visit since it sits right in Columbus, so schedule an in-person tour or attend an open house because the admissions office does track demonstrated interest and it can work in your favor at this level of selectivity.
Test Score Strategy
Since Capital is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, skip submitting it and let your GPA, activities, and any campus visit do the work instead.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Capital University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$19.1k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$18.6k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$20.3k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$23.3k
110k+~$56k/yr$27.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,030
Undergrad Enrollment
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