At a glance
Average net price
$22,576
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.3%
Admission rate
70%
Undergrad size
1,585
In-state tuition
$43,234
Out-of-state tuition
$43,234
Cost of attendance
$57,130
Median earnings (10y)
$54,143
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,068
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 75.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (32%), humanities & arts (22%), health (19%).
- STEM10%
- Health19%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences32%
- Trades & services4%
- Health professions18.8%~298 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education13.7%~216 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business13.0%~206 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~188 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology9.2%~145 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.6%~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.4%~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.8%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.4%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 264 | $50,882 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 162 | $60,295 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 98 | $42,497 | $25,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 79 | $26,507 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 65 | $36,312 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 61 | $26,534 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 60 | $33,182 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 53 | $80,418 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 50 | $25,749 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 47 | $35,600 | $43,038 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 40 | $33,046 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 35 | $35,744 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 35 | $45,684 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 30 | $31,964 | $26,218 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 27 | $26,670 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 23 | $51,181 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Graduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $33,544 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 18 | $28,361 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 17 | $50,376 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 16 | $39,006 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 14 | $42,207 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 13 | $73,686 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 12 | $23,143 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Capital University
Capital University is a mid-sized institution located in Columbus, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,585 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Education, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Capital University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,576 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $43,234 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $57,130 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,143 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Capital University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Education, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Capital University accepts 70% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,068. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Columbus, Ohio (suburb), Capital University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Capital University
Q.How much does Capital University cost?
The average net price at Capital University is $22,576 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $57,130.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Capital University?
Capital University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Capital University?
Capital University admits 70% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Capital University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Capital University graduate earns $54,143 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Capital University?
Published tuition is $43,234 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Capital University located?
Capital University is located in Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43209).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Capital University at their official website.