Capital University Admission
Acceptance Rate
70.22%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.78%
Freshmen Enrollment
374
SAT Scores
1,010
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 4,520 students have applied and 3,174 students have allowed to admit to Capital University (Acceptance rate: 70.22%). Capital's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.78 % where 374 students have finally enrolled out of 3,174 admitted students.
Capital acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ashland University and Baldwin Wallace University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.50%).
Capital enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.25%).
How to Apply to Capital University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Capital. Capital offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Capital and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Capital University is 1,010 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Capital University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,130). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital University | 1,010 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,130 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Capital University, 56 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,010 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 520 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 490 | 590 |
| Total | 910 | 1,010 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Capital University, 144 students submitted ACT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 25 |
Capital Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Capital University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Not Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |