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Capital University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Capital University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$41,788

Average net price after aid

$23,585

Total attendance cost

$54,086

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Capital University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$41,788

Out-of-state tuition

$41,788

Average net price

$23,585

Attendance cost

$54,086

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Capital University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Capital University.

Tuition

Per semester: $20,894

Annual: $41,788

Room and board

Per semester: $6,723

Annual: $13,446

Books and supplies

Per semester: $900

Annual: $1,800

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,571

Annual: $3,142

Attendance cost

Per semester: $27,043

Annual: $54,086

Capital University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$167,152

Four-year attendance estimate

$216,344

Four-year average net price

$94,340

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Capital University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $41,788 and out-of-state tuition is $41,788. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Capital University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Capital University reports $41,788 for out-of-state tuition and $41,788 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$13,446

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$12,092

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,800

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,142

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$54,086

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Capital University pays approximately $23,585 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Ohio average of $17,854 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

73.17%

SAT Average

1,118

ACT Range

18-25

Capital University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 73.17%. This means approximately 732 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,709 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

73.17%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$41,788

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$41,788

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$54,086

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$23,585

State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

31.01%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

72.19%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Capital University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$41,788

Room and board

$13,446

Books and supplies

$1,800

Other expenses

$3,142

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$54,086

Average net price

$23,585

Average aid coverage

56%

$30,501 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Capital University pays approximately $23,585 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Ohio average of $17,854 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Capital University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.

Capital University net price

$23,585

Ohio average

$17,854

National average

$17,506

Capital University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $41,788 and average net price at $23,585. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$41,788

Current net price

$23,585

Current out-of-state tuition $41,788
Current average net price $23,585

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

65.54%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$54,143

Undergraduates

1,709

10-Year Median Earnings - Capital University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Capital University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Capital University?

Undergraduates

1,709

Completion rate

65.54%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

31.01%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

72.19%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 31.01% of Capital University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 72.19% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

31.01%

Federal loan rate

72.19%

Students with any loan

95.08%

Average net price

$23,585

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Capital University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Capital University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$20,927

Median completer debt

$26,889

Median monthly payment

$285

Federal loan rate

72.19%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Capital University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Capital University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Capital University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$131,105,139

Faculty salary field

$8,529

Tuition revenue per FTE

$16,004

Instructional spend per FTE

$11,912

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Capital University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Capital University is listed at 1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209-2394

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Capital University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Capital University
Accept. rate
73.17%
Tuition
$41,788
Net price
$23,585
10-yr earnings
$54,143
Chamberlain University-Ohio
Accept. rate
75.00%
Tuition
$19,686
Net price
$32,074
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Case Western Reserve University
Accept. rate
28.68%
Tuition
$64,671
Net price
$38,909
10-yr earnings
$87,989
Ohio Northern University
Accept. rate
73.35%
Tuition
$37,800
Net price
$25,727
10-yr earnings
$80,928
Four County Career Center
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$77,338

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Capital University Tuition?

Capital University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,788. In-state tuition is $41,788. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Capital University's average net price?

Capital University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,585. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Capital University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Capital University.

What is Capital University's acceptance rate?

Capital University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 73.17%.

How much is Capital University tuition?

Capital University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,788.

What is Capital University's average net price?

Capital University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,585.

What does Capital University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $20,774 for Capital University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Capital University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,143 for Capital University.

Is Capital University accredited?

Capital University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Capital University?

The local dataset lists 1,709 undergraduate students at Capital University.

What percentage of Capital University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Capital University in the local dataset is 31.01%.

What is the federal loan rate at Capital University?

The federal loan rate for Capital University in the local dataset is 72.19%.

Where should I verify Capital University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Capital University or the latest official federal education data.