2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$22,742
Net Price
74%
Admitted
16%
Enrolled
61%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Capital University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,820. In 2021, there were 52 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #33 in Ohio and ranks #721 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
52
Total Enrollment
2,820
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Capital University
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Ohio Rank
Combining ranking factors for 61 schools that offer psychology degrees in Ohio, Capital University ranks #33.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Capital University ranks #721.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Capital University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Mental Health Counseling.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| General Psychology | 22 | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 5 |
| Social Work | 25 | – |
| Total Graduates | 47 | 5 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 3,585 students applied to the Capital University. The university admitted 74% and 16% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Ohio universities is 7,886. On average, all Ohio institutions admit 73% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Capital University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 79%. Compared to all Ohio four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.
The overall graduation rate for Capital University is 61%, compared to 50% for all Ohio universities.
Compare CU to Ohio Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Capital University to the average of all Ohio four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CU
3,585
Applicants
74%
Percent Admitted
16%
Percent Enrolled
79%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
OH Colleges
7,886
Applicants
73%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
68%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 157 or 38% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 255 or 62% part-time faculty members employed at Capital University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 157 or 38%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CU
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
38%
Percent Full-Time
62%
Percent Part-Time
38%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OH Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
46%
Percent Full-Time
54%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Capital University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $38,928, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,800.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,780 and the average cost for graduate fees is $410.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Capital University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Capital University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $12,008 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,523 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,531 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $38,928 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,800 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $55,259 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $12,780 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $410 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $13,190 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Capital University is $22,742. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Capital University to all Ohio universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CU
$55,259
Cost to Attend
$28,229
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$22,742
Net Price
OH Colleges
$33,864
Cost to Attend
$13,303
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,137
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 509 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,138 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $28,229.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 2,138 | $28,229 |
| Pell Grants | 644 | $4,705 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,747 | $6,877 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Capital University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CU
2,138
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
644
Number of Pell Grants
14%
Pell Grants
1,747
Federal Student Loans
39%
Federal Student Loans
OH Colleges
3,067
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
1,168
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,802
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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