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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1227th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Columbus, OH

    Total Population29,277 (29,277 urban / N/A rural)
    Households12,077 (2.3 people per house)
    Families7,332 (2.94 people per family)
    Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
    Pop. — African American7,712
    Pop. — Asian407
    Pop. — Pacific Islander23
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native234
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)21,014
    Pop. — Other613

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields)
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Capital University?

    Ranks 327th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $25,100 $25,100 $25,100
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $786 $786 $786
    FT Graduate Tuition $8,550 $8,550 $8,550
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $475 $475 $475
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $34,902 $34,902 $34,902
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $36,170 $36,170 $36,170
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $31,300 $31,300 $31,300

    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 $24,840 $24,840
    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 $22,035 trend  $25,100 $22,035 trend  $25,100 $22,035 trend  $25,100
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $960 trend  $960
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,160 trend  $6,552
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,290 trend  $2,290
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $9,630 trend  $9,630
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $480 trend  $480
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $5,240 trend  $5,240

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredNo
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 3,786 (1,249 male / 2,537 female)
    Admitted 2,533 (947 male / 1,586 female)
    Admission rate 67%
    First-time Enrollment 694 (284 male / 410 female)
    FT Enrollment 690 (283 male / 407 female)
    PT Enrollment 4 (1 male / 3 female)
    Total Enrollment3,901

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Capital University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    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

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Capital University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 410th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 95%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 26

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 583rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 35%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 590
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 590
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 940 / 1180

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementNo
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity1,263
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Capital University ranks 2286th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $4,321 148 pie   29%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,577 470 pie   91%
    Institutional Grant Aid $9,330 508 pie   98%
    Student Loan Aid $3,940 398 pie   77%
    Any financial aid type   519 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Capital University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    142741
    Black Non-Hispanic
    118306424
    Hispanic
    282755
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    235174
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    257
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,2601,8033,063
    Race Unknown
    108129237
    Total 1,553 2,348 3,901

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Capital University.

      Men Women Total
    101 101 202
    54 39 93
    5 57 62
    26 27 53
    8 32 40

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 2 15 18
    Art Teacher Education 2 2
    Art Therapy/Therapist 5 1 6
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 2 3
    Athletic Training/Trainer 6 6
    Biochemistry 2 2
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1 7 8
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 18 1 21
    Business Administration and Management, General 8 5 2 7 70 1 93
    Business/Managerial Economics 3 3
    Chemistry, General 1 1
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 1 9 2 15
    Computer Science 7 7
    Creative Writing 1 3 4
    Criminology 6 24 30
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 3 4
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 34 2 39
    Economics, General 1 5 6
    English Language and Literature, General 2 7 9
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4 4
    Finance, General 1 1 6 1 9
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 1
    Health Teacher Education 2 2
    Health and Physical Education, General 4 2 6
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1 1
    History, General 1 1 17 19
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4 2 11 17
    International Relations and Affairs 1 3 4
    Jazz/Jazz Studies 4 4
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7 1 8
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 3 4
    Law (LL 2 16 2 3 173 6 202
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 3 18 1 23
    Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
    Mathematics, General 3 3
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11 2 39 1 53
    Music Management and Merchandising 2 2
    Music Performance, General 5 5
    Music Teacher Education 1 1 26 1 29
    Music, General 2 6 8
    Music, Other 7 7
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 2 37 1 40
    Nursing, Other 2 4 6
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 32 6 39
    Organizational Communication, General 4 7 11
    Philosophy 4 4
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 3
    Piano and Organ 1 1
    Political Science and Government, General 3 13 3 19
    Psychology, General 5 1 2 1 30 1 40
    Public Administration
    Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 4 4
    Public Relations/Image Management 1 6 7
    Radio and Television 2 2 4
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 1 3
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2 2
    Social Studies Teacher Education 13 13
    Social Work 1 27 1 26 7 62
    Sociology 2 3 5
    Spanish Language and Literature
    Special Education and Teaching, General 5 1 6
    Speech Teacher Education 1 1
    Tax Law/Taxation (LL 1 2 7 10
    Taxation 1 1 8 3 13
    Voice and Opera 3 3
    Total 16 113 13 21 2 779 43 987

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Capital University ranks 631st for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $65,050 ($70,585 male / $58,638 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 218 (117 male / 101 female)
    Total Benefits $4,148,958

    Capital University Summary

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    Capital University is a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Bexley, Ohio, founded in 1830, that offers five schools of study: College of Arts and Sciences; The university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is one of the largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America.

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    Capital University Academics

    Capital University is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. An instance of this, the university has a Cross-Registration, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Capital University.

    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Fine/Studio Arts, Jazz Studies, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Management/Merchandising, Music Theory/Composition
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Spanish
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Education:
    Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Junior High Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Popular majors:
    fifteen percent education, thirteen percent health professions, thirteen percent interdisciplinary studies, twelve percent social sciences, eleven percent business per marketing, eleven percent public administration and social services, eight percent communications per journalism, five percent psychology
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Art Therapy, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical, Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy
    Public Administration and Service:
    Public Administration, Social Work
    Social Sciences:
    Criminology, Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Communications & Journalism:
    Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Public Relations
    English Language and Literature:
    English, Technical/Business Writing
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness
    History:
    History – General

    Capital University Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 78% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were five hundred and thirty-one total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and forty total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of April and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 28th of February. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.

    Capital University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Club and Women’s Club Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
    The Crusaders are a member of NCAA.

    Capital University Financial Aid

    Financial aid distribution is at sixty-eight percent scholarships per grants and thirty-two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation and State/District Residency. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.

    Capital University Students

    The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Evangelical Lutheran Church In America, Coed, where 78 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. Again, the student body consists of ninety-one percent in-state students, nine percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, sixty percent women, forty percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, nine percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty-four percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, four percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-three percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-two percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-eight percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Capital University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and First Professional degrees. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, seven hundred and fifty-one degree-seeking undergrads, six hundred and six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two hundred and ninety-six graduate enrollment.

    Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, seventy-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, thirty-six percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. Anyway, the school is located 3 miles from downtown.

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