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The main campus of Capital University is in Columbus, Ohio (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 law and family and social work.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Capital University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 3,901 enrolled students.
Capital University is generally not a school for part-time 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
Admissions Phone: (614) 236-6101
Financial Aid Phone: (614) 236-6511
http://www.capital.edu
Capital University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 254 | law, tax law |
| Business And Management | 151 | business management, marketing, human resources, taxation, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 133 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, economics, English, Spanish language, sociology, international relations, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 110 | music teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, health teaching, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing, nursing administration, community nurse, various nursing |
| Media | 47 | communication studies, public relations, radio and television, organizational communications |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology, art therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminology |
| Science | 18 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Music | 9 | music management, jazz, various music studies, voice |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Capital University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 590 | 52 |
| First-professional degree | 235 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 133 | 7 |
In 2005, Capital University had a total enrollment of 3,901 students (3,289 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 91% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Capital University offers campus housing for 1,113 of its 3,289 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,027 | 2,360 | 78% | 602 | 26% |
| Men | 1,190 | 931 | 78% | 238 | 26% |
| Women | 1,837 | 1,429 | 78% | 364 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 33% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (614) 236-6101
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,433 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,433 |
| Room and board | $ 6,344 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,290 |
Financial Aid:
Capital University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 302300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (614) 236-6511
Capital University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $85,124 | 31 | $76,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $54,605 | 16 | $54,522 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $51,393 | 36 | $51,290 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $40,920 | 11 | $43,085 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $67,926 | 94 | $59,146 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
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, Other
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
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% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (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 Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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