Capital University

1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209-2394
http://www.capital.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1830
Religious AffiliationLutheran
Undergrad Students2,862
Endowment50,580,996
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition24,500
Room/Board6,552
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsSchumacher Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsSchumacher Gallery
Periodical Subs6,705
# of Books191,145
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months70%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororities8%
Campus Size48 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing36%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartment for single students, other housing options
Popular EventsWicked Wednesdays, M. L. K. Day of Learning, Kids' n Sibs Weekend, Homecoming, Greek Week, Spring Fest, Sande/Poro, Into the Streets
Nearest AirportColumbus, OH (5), Columbus, OH (15)
Nearest TrainColumbus, OH (5)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations56
# of fraternities3
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororities8%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Chimes (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Alpha Upsilon, Phi Beta Delta, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Lambda Theta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Tau Delta, Psi Chi, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Pi Kappa Lambda, Tau Pi Phi, Sigma Theta Tau: Theta Theta Chapter, Order of Omega, Phi Beta, Phi Mu Alpha
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Congregation, Fish, Campus Crusade for Christ, Lutheran Student Movement, Catholic Student Organization, Koinonia Campus Congregation
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Ebony Brotherhood, American Asian Alliance, SAAAC, Sister Network, International Student Organization
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) ACDA, American Chemical Society, Amnesty International, Capateers, CUSATA, Circle K, College Democrats, College Republicans, Capital University Ski Club, Education Society, Student Nursing Association, Habitat for Humanity, Life Science Organization, Mathematical Association of America, MEISA, NOW, OCMEA, Orchesis Dance Ensemble, Pride, PRSSA, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, SHAC, Student Social Work Association, The Chimes (student newspaper), The Fuller Society