About Capital University

Founded in 1830, Capital University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,718 full time undergraduate students, and 649 full time graduate students.

The Capital University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 158 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Capital University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate69%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range950-1180
ACT Range22-28

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,30% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

84% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 53% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Capital University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
80%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
3%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
80%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
3%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    79 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    65 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    82 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    85 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    85 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    84 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    85 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    85 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

Capital University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Capital University?

43 Students rated Capital University

Rachel - 09/11/2024

Capital University was a wonderful school for earning my undergraduate degree. The campus is beautiful, nestled in Bexley. The faculty were always extremely responsive and engaged with their students. The clubs were a lot of fun, and I made wonderful friendships while attending.

Kelsey - 04/20/2024

I took advantage of academic pursuits while at Capital. My professors offered me a variety of knowledge; additionally, whatever they were unable to provide they then were able to steer me in a new direction. If you are someone who is looking for a school that is small, personal, and dedicated toward continuing your education, Capital is a solid choice. Some of the buildings could use updating, but honestly that is everywhere somewhere down the line. I HATED the dorms. I stayed on campus one year, and lived off the remaining three years and honestly I thrived better living off campus. There are a lot of wonderful places to explore off-campus. The running joke when I attended was Capital is considered a suitcase college because most students went home on the weekends or visited OSU. Do your research on your major and the professors associated with it. And remember to take classes you may not be interested in taking - I actually found some of my favorite professors ended up being outside my major/minor faculty.

Maryan - 11/16/2023

The school is a private school so the classes tend to be small the largest amount of students in a class I have been in was about thirty. The professors are there for help but there are other options too. Capital University has academic success which allows student to find one on one tutor for a certain class, or a group session. The range of diversity is a bit low, but the students are respectful to all. Also, the university gives scholarships which somewhat offsets the high tuition.

Maggie - 05/24/2020

Capital University is a unique community, perfectly placed in bustling Bexley, Ohio. The location allows for a big city feel, but the small student count allows for you to feel like a part of a family here. Student resources are endless, making anyone from a scared freshman to a knowing senior feel at home here.

Capital University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Capital University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Capital University is 69%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Be open to new experiences. Enjoy every minute that you have been given. Learn to budget and save money to cover the costs of tuition and textbooks as well as living costs.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I really enjoyed my experience as a night Student. I do not have anything bad to relate to.

    Read all 22 answers

  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I would recommend Capital to someone who can make friends easily. Being such a small campus is is easy for one to get left behind if they don't put themselves out there in some way. There are plenty of activites if you look for them. Also if you like being in a confined space, the campus is small and put together.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school is unique compared to others because it offers my major of Middle Childhood Education and allows for me to enter the classroom as a second year education student. The 21st century research and innovative methods of teaching enable me to reach students better; giving me a knowledge base that many other colleges do not offer. This allows for me to be a effective and change provoking educator.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Capital is best known for the music programs and the nursing program. These are big areas of focus for many people that attend Capital.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The freedom to personalize my degree was much appreciated.

    Read all 14 answers

  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    With Capitals students being so unique it takes a different kind of school to house them, Capital is a small campus but it allows students to fulfill their dream wheter it takes one major or three.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I would have wanted to know how much I would have changed though being involved. I would have been a lot more open in high school and would have enjoyed it better. I feel like the people at Capital have changed me for the better and I cant see myself anywere else.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about everything that I have experienced on campus. I love it at Capital. It is just the right size for being such a small school, the activities are wonderful, the staff is wonderful, the facilities workers are wonderful. I love bragging about my co'ed fraternity the most. Greek life on Capital's campus is very prominent and its literally like have a second family that you are not where near related to. The students are so close on campus over all that we refer to everyone as the capfam.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    They're all here to learn. Most of them are very determined to succeed.

    Read all 10 answers

  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Not being able to join all the clubs I want due to playing a sport as well as not being able to fit things like studying abroad into my schedule without taking more than 4 years to graduate

    Read all 9 answers

  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who isn't ready to get their hands and mind completely emmersed into school. Small classes, lots of group projects, and lots of diversity here, but if you are a wild partier, this is not your place.

    Read all 7 answers

  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    As an Art Education major I think the school is great. The art progam is wonderful and they provide a lot of the more expensive items needed for classes like canvas ad paint. The education department while tough is great and I can get mu teaching licence right after i graduate instead of having to take additional courses like students at OSU have to do. From an African American Student is it an interesting school. While I have found my group of people to hang around, the school is mostly white students and some of them are very racist as well. Overall, while the school may be very expensive, I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.

    Read all 2 answers

  15. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics vary from class to class. Some are very easy while others are overly hard. it all just depends on the professor.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

2,718

Total Undergrad Enrollment

649

Total Grad Students

10%

Out-Of-State

89%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

63

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

44%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
75%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Capital University receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 95% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$33,492

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,550

Books and Supplies

$9,790

Room and Board

44,832

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,536
$30 - $48K
$18,170
$48 - $75K
$21,873
$75 - $110K
$21,497
$110K & UP
$21,368

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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