Capital University

Columbus, Ohio

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1830Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Capital University (Capital, Cap, or CU) is a private university in Bexley, Ohio, United States. Capital was founded as the Theological Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio in 1830 and later was associated with that synod's successor, the American Lutheran Church. The university has undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a law school and seminary. Capital University is the oldest university in central Ohio and is one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$44,304
Estimated total for international students: US$57,739

Net price calculatorcapital.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,585
Graduate students: 654
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 70%
SAT: Reading and writing 450–590 · Maths 460–590
ACT: 18–25

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 57%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$58,937

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (55)

Bachelor's degrees39 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees12 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious Music and WorshipStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

LawTheology and Religious Vocations, Other

Graduate certificates2 subjects

Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLegal Support Services

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.