# Capital University

Private nonprofit college in Columbus, OH. IPEDS ID 201548.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/capital-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/capital-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 70% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,576 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 73% of OH colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,143; beats 63% of OH colleges and 53% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,927

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,062 |
| 30-48k | $18,574 |
| 48-75k | $20,331 |
| 75-110k | $23,348 |
| 110k+ | $27,299 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (59% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,143 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,062 | $78,345 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,574 | $76,339 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $20,331 | $83,560 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,348 | $95,960 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,299 | $112,199 | 6.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $57,130
- Tuition and fees: $43,234
- Housing and meals: $13,446; books: $1,800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–590; SAT math: 460–590; ACT: 18–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,365 applicants, 3,194 admitted, 413 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 70%, ACT 18–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 73%, ACT 18–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | $59,203 | $84,669 | not reported |
| Accounting | $60,405 | $79,157 | not reported |
| Nursing | $70,365 | $77,807 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $47,811 | $71,710 | $25,500 |
| Marketing | $50,572 | $66,462 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $36,709 | $61,416 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $39,807 | $56,686 | $26,218 |
| Social Work | $44,344 | $55,078 | $43,038 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $32,597 | $51,851 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,235 | $49,426 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | $32,984 | $49,041 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,041 | $48,958 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | not reported | $48,785 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,183 | $46,383 | $27,000 |
| Writing | not reported | $46,135 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,094 | $46,055 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $42,709 | $45,924 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $38,266 | $44,403 | $33,544 |
| Music | $33,143 | $43,125 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,045 | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | $62,806 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $83,900 (Columbus, OH), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $90,010 (Columbus, OH), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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