Capital University
Columbus, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,045
Graduate Enrollment: 730
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 74.17%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 50.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.3%
Black: 10.4%
Hispanic: 5.2%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 6.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 0.6%
Black: 10.4%
Hispanic: 5.2%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 6.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 0.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,203
In-State tuition: $39,338Out-of-State tuition: $39,338
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,008 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,523 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,652 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,523 (2022)
Average Family Income: $85,995 (2017)
Median Family Income: $61,200 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 28.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,889 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $285 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,739 |
| $30k-48k | $19,837 |
| $48k-75k | $21,307 |
| $75k-110k | $22,292 |
| $110k+ | $24,838 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 54%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,889 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,274 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,479 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,645 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,345 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 100 | $1,210 | $56,836 ($4,736) | $69,385 ($5,782) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Legal Support Services. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,530 ($2,628) | $32,125 ($2,677) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 12 | $33,544 | $258 | $36,237 ($3,020) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 25 | $27,000 | $274 | $25,026 ($2,086) | $48,117 ($4,010) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 50 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,831 ($2,486) | $37,620 ($3,135) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 36 | $43,038 | $272 | $40,032 ($3,336) | $44,174 ($3,681) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,571 ($2,798) | $51,147 ($4,262) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 22 | $26,218 | $267 | $34,515 ($2,876) | $46,588 ($3,882) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 15 | $32,923 ($2,744) | $51,861 ($4,322) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,412 ($3,368) | $46,188 ($3,849) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,610 ($3,218) | $40,804 ($3,400) |
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 16 | $466 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,464 ($3,122) | $43,646 ($3,637) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,604 ($2,967) | $43,382 ($3,615) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 48 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,579 ($2,465) | $42,856 ($3,571) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 135 | $27,000 | $265 | $64,682 ($5,390) | $64,367 ($5,364) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $25,500 | $254 | $44,703 ($3,725) | $54,405 ($4,534) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 55 | $484 | $83,922 ($6,994) | $97,731 ($8,144) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | $55,409 ($4,617) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 14 | $52,553 ($4,379) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | $27,000 | $282 | $47,434 ($3,953) | $47,581 ($3,965) |
| Master's Degree | Taxation. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,067Full time faculty: 39%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $107,449,057 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $136,926,898 (2022)