Founded in 1830, Capital University is the oldest university in central Ohio and it has the distinction of being one of the largest Lutheran-based universities in all of North America. It is a private university, with a top-rated law school, that offers bachelor’s, master’s, and the juris doctor in legal studies. The school provides a liberal arts education with more than 60 diverse majors to choose from, all taught by professors without any teaching assistants.
| Overall Score (about) | 83.5 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $50,334 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 26 / 1210 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 17 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 78% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,213 |
The university has a motto: Ask. Think. Lead. These three words are the part of the outcome from obtaining an education here
The admissions process is pretty standard, with an online application or a pdf that can be printed and mailed in. However, the processing fee is waived if the online version is used. First year students need to also send in their ACT or SAT scores, GPA and high school transcript, and have their guidance counselor complete the Counselor Information Form and send it in. Please note that the Conservatory of Music, Nursing, and Home Schooled students have special additional requirements to fill out.
Transfer students need to apply by August 1 for the Fall, December 1 for the Spring, and Nursing students need to apply by March. To complete the process the application must be filled out, a minimum GPA of 2.5 must be obtained, and official transcripts from the school you previously attended have to be sent in.
International students must complete the International Student Application Packet, attach their post-secondary education record, include their TOEFL or IELTS score, and provide a photocopy of their passport ID page.
Students should note that their Admissions Application doubles as a Scholarship Application and that 99% of incoming students received some sort of scholarship to offset the cost of tuition.
If additional loans or grants or needed, students need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and should schedule an appointment with one of the school’s financial aid counselor to go over federal and state aid options.
Current students are also eligible for Capital-sponsored scholarships and Grant aid by meeting certain academic requirements. Need based aid is also available.
This university provides students with housing options in residence halls complete with meal plans. There is also 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
Many intercollegiate athletic programs are offered 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.
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