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Colleges / Capital University

Capital University

Columbus, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate72%

Capital University Student Life

Capital University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Capital University has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Capital University include Pride, Ebony Brotherhood Association, Campus Democrats and Colleges Against Cancer.

Capital University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, MLK Day of Learning and Symposium on Undergraduate Research.

Capital University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Capital University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 50%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,508
Number of Students Living On-Campus 945
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Capital University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Capital University students live off campus. In 2023, 50% of undergrads at Capital University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Capital University. There are 1,508 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,938 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 945 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Capital University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Capital University Athletics

At Capital University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Capital University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Is Capital University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Capital University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Capital University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Capital University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Capital University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Capital University, take Interstate 70 to Columbus, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to Port Columbus International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Ohio you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Capital University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Capital University Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

70%

12%

7%

6%

3%

2%

1%

0.16%

Undergraduate Students

1,938

Graduate Students

679

Non-Resident / International Students

33

Capital University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,617

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

72%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$41,788

Out-of-State

$41,788

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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