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Capital University
Most applicants get into Capital University — 70.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Capital University occupies suburban Columbus, OH — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Managerial Economics, where graduates median $84,669 four years out. Faculty pay averages $104,076 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,585 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1190 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Capital University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 980–1190 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Capital University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 570 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Capital University received 4,365 applications and admitted 3,194 (73.2%), with 413 enrolling.
How Capital University compares
| Capital University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.2% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $43,234 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,143 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Capital University student earns $54,143 — 3% above the Ohio median of $52,356 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Capital University lists tuition at $43,234 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Capital University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $43,234 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,585 undergraduates, Capital University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
60.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Capital University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Capital University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $84,669 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,157 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,807 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,710 |
| Marketing | $66,462 |
| Biology, General | $61,416 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,686 |
| Social Work | $55,078 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,851 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $49,426 |
| Criminology | $49,041 |
| Psychology, General | $48,958 |
| Sociology | $48,785 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,383 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,135 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,055 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,924 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $44,403 |
| Music | $43,125 |
Median earnings for these 19 Capital University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,143 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Capital University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Capital University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 70.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Capital University's acceptance rate?
73.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,194 admitted from 4,365 applicants.
How much does Capital University cost?
At Capital University, published tuition is $43,234 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Capital University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Capital University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,143 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Cedarville University — 65.3% admitted
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — 81% admitted
- Bluffton University — 67.2% admitted
- Baldwin Wallace University — 75.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.