Capital University, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Capital University Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity42
Retention44
Graduation22
Earnings34
Diversity34
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Capital University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education10%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Capital University
73%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Capital University
$35K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$47K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Capital University
84%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$275
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Capital University
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 59% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 31% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 49% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 40% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 52% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 57% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Capital University
94%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Capital University
2,400
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
719
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Capital University, OH
DeVry University-Ohio
1 miles, S
Chamberlain University-Ohio
1 miles, S
Ohio Dominican University
3 miles, N
Franklin University
3 miles, W