Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school66%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Capital University
Columbus, OH
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$41,788
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,788
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,446
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$55,234
Net price (after aid)$23,585
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$20,774
$30k – $48k$19,860
$48k – $75k$22,265
$75k – $110k$24,482
$110k+$27,218
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,143
Median debt at graduation$26,889
Est. monthly loan payment$285
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans72%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
66%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$41.8k
Net price
$23.6k
Pell
31%
Median debt
$26.9k
Earnings (10y)
$54.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistry
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceCybersecurityWeb DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
980 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Capital University
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- Where is Capital University located?
- Capital University is located in Columbus, OH, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Capital University?
- Capital University is a private university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Capital University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Capital University is approximately 73%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Capital University?
- Capital University's published in-state tuition is approximately $41,788 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Capital University?
- Capital University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,350 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Capital University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Capital University.
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