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Capital University
Columbus,
OH
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate72%
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About Capital University
Capital University is a private university in the suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Capital University was founded in 1830. The university currently enrolls around 2,617 students per year, including 1,938 undergrad students.
Capital University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Capital University. In 2022, Capital University accepted 72% of applicants. Out of 4,370 applications received in 2022, 3,153 students were offered admission.
| Capital University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 72% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 16% |
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Capital University is located in the suburbs of Columbus.
If you want to see Capital University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Columbus, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Port Columbus International.
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College Info
Capital University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Capital University is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Capital University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Capital University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
970 - 1190
Math SAT Range
490 - 593
Reading SAT Range
470 - 593
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1190 and Above
Good
970 to 1190
Avg
970 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Capital University students is 1091. Applicants with SAT scores of 1190 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Capital University, while applicants with SAT scores between 970 to 1190 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 970 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Capital University.
Capital University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$55,234
In State$55,234
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$41,298
$41,298
Fees
$490
$490
Housing
$13,446
$13,446
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Capital University is like? There are approximately 2,617 students enrolled at Capital University, including 1,938 undergraduate students and 679 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from OH and 5% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time95%
In State5%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,617
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
72%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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