Capital University
tuition & fees
$43,234
graduate tuition & fees
$13,530
acceptance rate
70%
Student Population
2,263
online students
101
Number of Programs
77
Financial Aid Amount
$30,746
SAT Scores
1,010
Graduation Rate
60%
Capital University is a Private, 4 years college located in Columbus, Ohio. Capital ranked 13rd in Ohio Colleges and 26th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 2,263 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Capital's acceptance rate is 70.22% last year (undergraduate school).
Capital University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Capital University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394 |
| Phone | 614-236-6011 |
| WEB | https://www.capital.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.capital.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/office-of-financial-aid/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/office-of-financial-aid/types-of-aid/veteran-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.capital.edu/about/accessibility-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Capital University is 70.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.78%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70.22 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.78 % |
Tuition & Fees
Capital's 2025 tuition & fees is $43,234 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.46% compared to the last year's rate ($41,788).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,530. The graduate tuition increased by 1.96% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $43,234 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,530 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,263 students have enrolled at Capital (2024-2025). Among them, 101 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Capital has 1,609 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 654 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,263 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,609 |
| Graduate Students | 654 |
| Online Enrollment | 101 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Capital offers 77 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Capital
| Number of programs | 77 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |