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Capital University

Columbus, OH capital.edu 1,709 students

Capital University's campus is located in Bexley, a residential suburb just outside of Columbus, Ohio, offering a blend of small-town charm and access to a major city. Rooted in its Lutheran heritage, the university fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on service and values. Capital is particularly known for its music conservatory and law school, providing specialized programs alongside its undergraduate offerings. Its location allows students to easily engage with Columbus's arts scene, internships, and professional opportunities.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,947
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$41,788
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Capital University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 72% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,919, roughly 45% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $20,774 $83,096
$30K – $48K $19,860 $79,440
$48K – $75K $22,265 $89,060
$75K – $110K $24,482 $97,928
$110K+ $27,218 $108,872
Sticker price (no aid) $41,788 $167,152
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Capital University

18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
71
$62,806/yr Very High 4.7x
Nursing Compare across schools →
70
$70,365/yr High 3.4x
Accounting Compare across schools →
69
$60,405/yr Very High 3.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
55
$47,811/yr High 2.8x
Business Economics Compare across schools →
48
$59,203/yr Very High 2.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →
47
$50,572/yr Very High 2.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
45
$42,094/yr High 1.8x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
41
$45,235/yr High 1.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
40
$44,344/yr Moderate 1.8x
Political Science Compare across schools →
40
$39,807/yr Very High 2.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
34
$36,709/yr High 2.5x
Criminology Compare across schools →
34
$32,984/yr High 2.6x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
33
$42,709/yr High 2.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
33
$32,597/yr High 1.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
29
$34,041/yr High 1.9x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
28
$28,183/yr Moderate 2.3x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
28
$28,045/yr High 0.7x
Music Compare across schools →
26
$33,143/yr High 1.7x