About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lisa McKitrick
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
1 College and Main
Admission Welcome Center
Columbus, Oh 43209-2394
Admission Welcome Center
Columbus, Oh 43209-2394
Phone
614-236-6275
Email
admission@capital.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Capital Center
Reflections Plaza
Schumacher Gallery
One Main Cafe
Reflections Plaza
Schumacher Gallery
One Main Cafe
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Drexel Theater
Chipotle
Graeter's Ice Cream
Chipotle
Graeter's Ice Cream
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
614-236-6275
8:30am - 5:00pm
614-236-6275
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
CMH is the closest airport. COTA and taxis are available.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,518
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.49
GPA Breakdown
24%
4.0
15%
3.75 - 3.99
20%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
900 - 1000
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 25
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
326
with Terminal Degree
167
179
Women
147
Men
32
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
59%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
66%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Organizational Communication, General.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Prominent Alumni
George Dell
Author
Armin Meyer
Retired ambassador
Betty Pettit
TV producer
Thomas Hamilton
Pres/CEO EEX Corp.
Da'dra Greathouse
Recording artist
Dorothea Johnson
VP - ATandT
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
59%
Graduate in 5 years
65%
Graduate in 6 years
66%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,264
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,390
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,320
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
95%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,906
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$42,744
Required Fees
$490
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,516
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,624
Transportation for Commuters
$1,620
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,984
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,609
Foreign Countries Represented
17
Demographics
2.27%
Asian
13.63%
Black
8.26%
Hispanic
65.62%
Caucasian
2.84%
Unknown
1.32%
International
57% female
43% male
6% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
48%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
69%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Theme Housing
Dorms Male
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Ashley LeMaster
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
5
5% join a fraternity
4% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Comets)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Comets)
11 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Ohio State University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
