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Capital University
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Capital University Academics
Capital University is a liberal arts school associated with the Lutheran Church and located in Columbus, Ohio. The school is divided into five colleges that focus on five different areas of teaching including: The College of Arts and Sciences, the Conservatory of Music, Law School, the School of Management and Leadership and the School of Nursing. Capital offers 60 majors and 39 minors.
The largest college at Capital University is the College of Arts and Sciences. The school offers 45 majors ranging from art therapy to religion.
Epistimi is a research journal that is compiled by undergraduate students at Capital.
The Conservatory of Music at Capital offers classes in composition, jazz studies and music media. The school also offers a Conservatory Prepatory Division where pre-college and adult students may work with Conservatory professors.
The Capital University Law School offers full and part time classes for the Juris Doctor program. The school also provides students the chance to acquire specialized knowledge in its nationally-renowned Center for Dispute Resolution and Institute for International Legal Education. The college also runs the Tobacco Public Policy Center.
The School of Management and Leadership offers degrees in accounting and financial economics. Capital also offers an MBA program geared toward working professionals.
Capital also runs a nursing program and has just recently announced a new Accelerated Nursing Program that will help students receive a degree in as fast as 20 months.
Capital University Admissions
Capital offers both online applications and paper applications. Students must provide high school transcripts or equivalent, have taken the ACT or SAT, and a completed application.
Conservatory students must audition with their instrument of choice in addition to the regular application process.
Capital University Financial Aid
The school offers financial aid in many ways. The school has a nearly 100% success rate in getting students the aid they need. Capital provides access to scholarships, loans, grants and ROTC.
Capital scholarships fall into five categories: academic, Lutheran, music, scholarships for Ohio students, and targeted scholarships.
Capital University Students
There are many activities for students to explore at Capital University and the surrounding Columbus, Ohio area.
The school has a large variety of organizations for students to participate in. Circus Maximus is an organization that studies all things philosophy. The Effusion Art Club is set to enhance student’s perception of art and bring them to a better understanding of what the artists are trying to say. Muse is a forum for women in music and helps further music education at Capital.
The Rec Center at Capital is equipped with lounge areas, bowling lanes and gives a chance for students to relax.
The Capital Center is the school’s athletic center completed in 2001. The Center features a 2,000 + arena, a 2,500 + stadium, an outdoor track and a weight room.
Social and Governmental Organizations abound at Capital as well including: College Republicans and Democrats, The National Organization for Women and a Student Government that strives to improve student life on campus.
The Schumacher Art Gallery on the campus of Capital University lets students showcase their artistic voice.
Capital University Athletics
Capital University offers many intercollegiate athletic programs including baseball, football, and soccer. The Crusaders are part of the Ohio Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division III.
The school also sponsors many intramural sports including: bowling, basketball and frisbee.
The schools official colors are purple, black and white.
Information Summary
Ranks 468th overall and 17th in Ohio
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
84.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$36,430 |
| Admission
Success rate |
75% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / 1180 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
13 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
77% / 20% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,817 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Columbus, OH 43209-2394
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,277 (29,277 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 12,077 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 7,332 (2.94 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7,712 |
| Pop. — Asian | 407 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 234 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 21,014 |
| Pop. — Other | 613 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Capital University?
Ranks 366th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $26,360 | $26,360 | $26,360 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $880 | $880 | $880 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $36,430 | $36,430 | $36,430 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $37,430 | $37,430 | $37,430 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $32,560 | $32,560 | $32,560 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $26,325 | $26,325 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $23,433  $26,360 |
$23,433  $26,360 |
$23,433  $26,360 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $960  $960 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,344  $6,820 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,290  $2,290 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,630  $9,630 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $480  $480 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,240  $5,240 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,394 (1,254 male / 2,140 female) |
| Admitted | 2,539 (916 male / 1,623 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 631 (251 male / 380 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 631 (251 male / 380 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,817 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Capital University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Capital University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 428th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 92% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 550th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 36% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 590 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 940 / 1180 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,253 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Capital University Ranks 3594th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,793 | 180 |  30% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,556 | 564 |  94% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $11,175 | 593 |  99% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,229 | 465 |  77% |
| Any financial aid type | 601 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Capital University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 13 | 22 | 35 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 129 | 241 | 370 |
Hispanic | 27 | 28 | 55 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 36 | 63 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 4 | 7 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,283 | 1,770 | 3,053 |
Race Unknown | 113 | 121 | 234 |
| Total | 1,595 | 2,222 | 3,817 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Capital University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 39 | 44 |
Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 14 | 16 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 204 | 272 | 476 |
Race Unknown | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Total | 225 | 333 | 558 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Capital University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 89 | 211 | |
| 6 | 78 | 84 | |
| 4 | 57 | 61 | |
| 32 | 26 | 58 | |
| 18 | 23 | 41 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Capital University Ranks 680th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $66,302 ($71,853 male / $59,951 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 223 (119 male / 104 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 191 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $4,751,388 |
Capital University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Capital University is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is located in Bexley,Ohio. The school was founded in 1830, offers five schools of study and is one of the largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America.
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