Capital University: Review & Facts

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Capital University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,020 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1830 and is one of the 16 schools and colleges located in Columbus, Ohio.

Capital University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
81
Fair
Capital University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Capital University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 81 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Nursing, Management, Education, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Capital University is fair at 75% (close to Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Capital University is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Capital University is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$38,400
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $38,000 a year. The additional fees at Capital University beyond tuition are approximately $400; this comes to $38,400 annually.

Read the details about Capital University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 4,017 applications were submitted and 2,975 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Capital University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Capital University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Capital University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Capital University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- nearly $5,800 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Capital University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Capital University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Capital University Location and Maps



Post Address: Capital University, 1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394, USA
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