- 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)
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.
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
What GPA do you need to get into Capital University?
Capital University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, 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 we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Capital University?
Capital University's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,174 of 4,520 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Capital University students have?
The middle 50% of Capital University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (15% of them) scored 450–590 in Reading and Writing and 460–590 in Math. The median scores were 520 (Reading and Writing) and 490 (Math).
What ACT scores do Capital University students have?
The middle 50% of Capital University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (39% of them) had composite scores of 18–25, with a median of 21.
Does Capital University accept AP credit?
Yes. 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.
What is the average net price at Capital University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,480 a year at Capital University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
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).