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Capital University

Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394

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Data last updated: August 29, 2026

73%Admit rate
$23,585Avg net price
980–1190SAT middle 50%
66%Grad in 4 yrs
1,709Undergrads
148Visit slots

Known for health sciences

Capital University is a private institution in Columbus with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1118, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,143 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,585.

Established
1830
Type
Private
Division
Division III
73%
Acceptance
1118
SAT Avg
1,709
Undergrads
10:1
Student : Faculty
66%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$54,143
Earnings 10yr
$23,585
Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News
2025
#37

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History & Fun Facts

  • •On March 2, 1850, Capital University was chartered.
  • •The first president of the university was William Morton Reynolds.
  • •The second ALC lasted until the formation of the current Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in 1988, with offices in Chicago, Illinois.

Source: Wikipedia

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