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Capital University, also famous as CU, was established in 1830. It is situated in Bexley, Ohio and the university currently records an enrollment of over 3,500 students every year. It is a private liberal arts college that offers bachelor's, master's, and professional degrees in diverse areas of study. The university is a network of following schools and colleges:
CU’s student body is diverse and impressive and the college possesses a prominent athletics department. Capital University participates in various sports and events in the Ohio Athletic Conference, Division III. Their sports teams are known as the Capital Crusaders and the Crusaders compete in various sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, golf and others.
The main campus of Capital University is in Columbus, OH (a large suburb). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church institution. Capital University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Capital University students most commonly major in a field related to music, law, and family and social work.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Capital University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Capital University had 3,713 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Capital University belong to the Ohio Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209-2394
General Phone: (614) 236-6011
http://www.capital.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 188 | law, tax law |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 135 | nursing administration, registered nursing, various nursing, community nurse |
| Business and Management | 123 | business management, marketing, accounting, taxation, finance, human resources, business administration, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 86 | music teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, health teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, creative writing, international studies, history, sociology, political science and government, English, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 54 | social work, public administration |
| Music | 37 | music, music performance, jazz, piano, various music studies, music theory and composition, voice, music management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology, art therapy |
| Media | 30 | public relations, communication studies, radio and television, organizational communications |
| Science | 26 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science, health and fitness |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminology |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Capital University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 570 | 66 |
| First-professional degree | 181 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 100 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Capital University had a total enrollment of 3,713 students (2,660 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 91% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Capital University offers campus housing for 1,299 of its 2,660 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,441 | 2,658 | 77% | 644 | 24% |
| Men | 1,308 | 989 | 76% | 287 | 29% |
| Women | 2,133 | 1,669 | 78% | 357 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 34% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,680 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,290 |
Financial Aid:
Capital University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 302300)
Capital University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $100,229 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $97,739 | 25 | $84,920 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $67,077 | 28 | $66,919 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $51,315 | 21 | $50,270 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $43,615 | 12 | $39,995 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $74,495 | 88 | $64,357 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Capital University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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