Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
70%
Average SAT
1,068
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
1,585
In-state tuition
$43,234
Out-of-state tuition
$43,234
Avg net price
$22,576
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 910 and 1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Capital University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.81
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.45
3Psychology, General.36
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.32
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.28
6Social Work.28
7Music.28
8Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.25
9Biology, General.25
10Marketing.21
11Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.16
12Criminology.15
13Special Education and Teaching.14
14Political Science and Government.14
15Computer Science.13
16Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.13
17Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.12
18Mathematics.11
19Communication and Media Studies.10
20Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.9

Showing top 20 of 37 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Capital University?

Capital University has an acceptance rate of 70% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Capital University?

Admitted students at Capital University typically score between 910 and 1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Capital University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Capital University is approximately $22,576 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Capital University?

4-year graduation rate data for Capital University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.