- Acceptance rate: 70% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–590 reading and writing, 460–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $22,480 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Capital University reported: an acceptance rate of 70% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Capital University reviews each application.
Capital University GPA requirements
Capital University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Capital University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Capital University acceptance rate
Capital University admitted 3,174 of 4,520 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 70%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Capital University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Columbus, Ohio, with 1,609 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Capital University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 520 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1068 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Capital University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Capital University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,480 a year at Capital University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Capital University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Capital University admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Capital University?
A lot: Capital University requires high school GPA. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Capital University look for?
Capital University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Capital University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Capital University admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Capital University accept?
Capital University's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,174 of 4,520 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Capital University students have?
The middle 50% of Capital University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–590 in reading and writing and 460–590 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Capital University test optional?
Check Capital University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Capital University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 39% sent ACT scores.
How much does Capital University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,480 a year at Capital University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Capital University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Capital University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Capital University consider legacy status?
No. Capital University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Capital University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Capital UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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