Capital University
Faith-based college · Columbus, OH · 1,585 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
70%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
910–1180
ACT (middle 50%)
18–25
Average net price
$20,550
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$57,739
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
57%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Capital University?
Capital University accepts about 70 of every 100 applicants (70%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 910 and 1180 on the SAT. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 910, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–25.
The latest federal data says Capital University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Capital University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Capital University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $57,739 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,550 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $44,304 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$44,304
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$44,304
- Room & board$13,388
- Total cost of attendance$57,739
- Average net price after grants$20,550
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Social Sciences.
Capital University FAQ
- What is Capital University's acceptance rate?
- 70% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Capital University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 910–1180. Aim for 1180 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Capital University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–25.
- Is Capital University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Capital University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Capital University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Capital University cost?
- About $57,739 a year before aid; $20,550 on average after grants.
- What is Capital University's FAFSA school code?
- 003023. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Capital University receives your information.
- What is Capital University's graduation rate?
- 57% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie CollegePainesville, OH | 70% | — | $13,324 | 44% |
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