| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Crusaders |
Capital University is a private liberal arts university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Bexley, Ohio, founded in 1830. The university offers an adult degree program in Columbus, Ohio. The university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is one of the largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America. 3,895 students enrolled in fall of 2004.
Capital University is a private liberal arts college located in Bexley, Ohio. It's the oldest university in Central Ohio and one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America. Capital is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and serves as a College Board member. The school offers Bachelor's, Master's, and First Professional degrees. The stated educational mission of the University is based on Lutheran values of free inquiry, critical thinking, and leadership.
Capital is a residential campus that operates on semester scheduling with most students living on campus in one of six residence halls: Saylor-Ackermann Hall, Cotterman Hall, the Lohman Complex, Schaaf Hall, Capital Commons, and the newest, College Avenue Hall. The student population is mostly from within the state of Ohio. Capital's commitment to cultural diversity is numerically minimum with "diverse students" making up less than 7% of the overall student population.
Capital University was ranked 17th in "U.S. News America's Best Colleges 2008: 'Universities-Master's (Midwest): Top Schools.'"
Capital University offers more than 60 majors and 39 minors, with double majors and majors with special emphasis.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 34% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Ohio Athletic Conference) Basketball (Ohio Athletic Conference) Baseball (Ohio Athletic Conference) Track (Ohio Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,433 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,112 | 30% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,589 | 92% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,428 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,006 | 77% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 78% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 33% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 600 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 94% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 25 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
