Capital University
Columbus, Ohio. 1,585 undergraduates. Admits 70% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($25,000) equals 42% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($58,937).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 76% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $50,181 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $58,937 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
48 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | $92,997 | $109,412 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | — | $57,201 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 6 | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 10 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 9 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 143 | $64,345 | $87,553 | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 3 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Capital University cost per year?
- The average net price at Capital University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $20,550 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Capital University graduates earn?
- Former Capital University students earn a median of $58,937 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Capital University?
- 57% of Capital University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Capital University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Capital University is $25,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
