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Capital University 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Q: How much is the tuition and fees for Undergraduates at Capital University?

For the 2023/2024academic session, the undergraduate tuition and fees for Capital University is placed at 36,872 USD.

Columbus, OhioLocation

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Estd1830established year

3384enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

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Capital University admissions are available in the 3 seasons of Fall, Summer, and Spring and are offered on a rolling basis. The institute is a renowned name in the US Education System that has a total student population of 3,226 wherein 2,504 are undergraduates and 722 are graduates. This private university has an acceptance rate of 73% and has an average retention rate of 78% and the graduation rate of 58%.

It offers 60 majors and above 50 minors for students seeking to study in the USA in the disciplines of Music, Business and Management, Arts and Communication, Education, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science, Nursing and Health, and Social Sciences.

Admissions at Capital University expect the applications to be received at least three months before the commencement of the session. On acceptance of the application, the university sends the acknowledgment through email.

For Fall 2023 admission there is no requirement of SAT/ ACT score.
To the prospective students, the university assigns an admission counselor who helps them through the admission process.
Applications are accepted online through the official website and the common application portal.
International applicants must apply between September and April, and for the best consideration must apply before December 1.
International applicants are automatically accepted for scholarship awards.
Students can submit the transcripts online, through parchment or directly to the admission office via mail.
The admission letter is sent weekly and within 2 to 4 weeks of applying.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online- Common Application Portal, and Capital University Online Application
Application Fees	25 USD (Non-refundable)
Acceptance rate	73%
Average SAT score	970-1170
Average ACT score	21-27
Average GPA	3.1-3.8
Mode of Payment	Online
Academic calendar	Semester-based
Intake Sessions	Fall, Summer, and Spring
Work Experience	Required for different Graduate programs
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Loans, etc.

Capital University Admission Deadlines

Students looking to study at range of courses offered by Capital University should apply well on time so as not to be denied admission. The university makes admission decisions on a rolling basis and offer letters are sent out to successful applicants weekly. Most students receive feedback within 2 to 4 weeks of submitting application materials.

Peradventure you have any issue while applying, you can reach out to the Admission Office at 614-236-6101 or drop a message with them at admission@capital.edu. Some of the important dates that students are to remember and take note of with regards to application deadline include:

Type of Deadline	Deadline
Begin FAFSA filing	October 1
Admission deadline for Distinguished Scholarship Competition consideration	December 1
Deadline for application changes/updates	February 1
Complete FAFSA filing	March 1
Deadline to submit enrolment deposit (refundable)	May 1

Capital University International Student Admissions

The university charges no application fees for undergraduate applicants. Also, there is no requirement for essay submission along with the application form. The international students willing to study in the US are advised to submit the application form early so that they can get enough time for immigration form preparation and submission.

Candidates are informed about the acceptance of the application 2-4 weeks after the application submission through email. The capital university gives admission to the applicants on a rolling basis. The application requirements are the same for international and domestic applicants except for some additional requirements.

How to apply?

Application Portal: The Capital Application and The Common Application Portal

Application Fee: All applicants are expected to pay an application fee of 25 USD which can also be paid online.

Basic Admission requirements:

Official academic transcripts
SAT or ACT scores
TOEFL/IELTS scores
Copy of passport identification page
International applicants are to submit immigration documents.
They may need to submit an Affidavit of Support and Transfer Eligibility Form, all PDF format.

At Capital University, there is a careful evaluation of your high school record, including cumulative high school GPA and your course curriculum before admission decisions are made so, you need to hit it hard here. Test scores and Grade Point Averages are important, but here, you’re beyond a number. Ideally, an applicant would have taken the following college preparatory courses:

4 English classes
3 Math classes (including Algebra II)
3 Science classes (including two lab sciences)
3 Social Studies classes
2 Foreign Language classes
1 Fine Arts class

English Langauge Requirements

International applicants who are not native English speakers need to demonstrate proficiency in English by fulfilling any one of the following requirement:

Type of Test	Minimum score
TOEFL pBT	550
TOEFL cBT	213
TOEFL iBT	80
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

The International students planning to study at the university must apply for a student visa to study in the USA once the application letter has been issued to them. Meanwhile, candidates must send their enrolment deposit online and when the university accepts the deposit it issues the I-20 form. Candidates must fill up this form, pay the I-901 SEVIS fees, and apply for their F-1 student visa at the local U.S. Embassy. The applicants must submit their financial documents to the Office of Admission. Here are the mandatory documents that the applicants must bring along at the time of the visa interview:

Copy of passport
I-94
Acceptance letter
Documents of financial support
SEVIS fees receipt

Additional information for international students.

Official transcription means the original mark sheet that is provided by the high school to the applicant in regard to the language it is in. if the language is in any other language than English then applicant must provide a set of original transcription as well as English translated transcription. All documents must be certified.
Pre –requirement for applying to Capital University is that the applicant must have taken 3 math classes, 3 science classes, 3 social studies classes, 2 English Classes.
TOEFL or IELTS can be waived if the applicant has completed English composition course with C grade at U.S College or university. If minimum English proficiency requirement is not satisfied then applicants can opt for the ESL programme provided by the university.
For applying for ESL there is no separate application required but applicants will have to pay 25 USD, which is non- refundable.

Capital University Undergraduate Admissions

The institute offers 60 majors and above 50 minors in the following study areas of Music, Business and Management, Arts and Communication, Education, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science, Nursing and Health, and Social Sciences.

All the undergraduate applicants are assigned an admission counselor who helps them through the entire admission process. For the Fall 2023 semester, the university does not require ACT or SAT scores. Undergraduate applicants shall submit the application fees of 25 USD and apply online through any of the two application portals.

Where to Apply: The Common Application Portal, and the Capital University Application

Admission Requirements

All the applicant must submit the following documents along with the application:

High school report
Academic records: GPA– 3.1 to 3.8; ACT score– 21 to 27; SAT score– 970 to 1170
Music Major applicants are audited before being accepted into the program.
Nursing applicants undergo a comprehensive review.

Capital University Graduate Admissions

Capital University offers graduate programs in business, nursing, legal studies, education, music, and theology. Application for each program is accepted online through the official website of the university. Candidates must visit the page of the specific program they want to apply for and check the admission requirements. The admission requirements for each graduate program differ. Applicants can submit the transcript along with the application or may send it directly to the Adult and Graduate Education office via mail. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements	Master of Arts in Education	MBA	MS Nursing	Master’s in legal studies
Application Fee	Not required for Online Applications	Not required for Online Applications	Not required for Online Applications	Not required for Online Applications
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT/GRE	Required	Required	Not Required	Required
Essay	Required	Required	Required	Not Required
Work Experience	Not required	Required	Not Required	Required
CV/ Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required
Recommendations	Required	Required	Required	Required
Admission Interview	Not required	Required	Not required	Not required

Capital university review applications on a rolling basis. It charges no application fees to international undergraduate applicants. Applications are accepted through two portals i.e. the university’s official application and the Common application portal. The local freshman applicants do not have to submit their ACT or SAT scores for the Fall 2023 admission. Applications are accepted three times a year i.e. during Fall, Summer, and Spring. The application deadline differs for each program. Candidates must visit the program webpage for admission related details. International applications are automatically considered for scholarships and they must apply at least three months before the session.

FAQs

Ques. Who should I contact about coming to Capital University?

Ans. The admission process for all new, fresh, and transfer students starts in the Admissions Office. Every information concerning admissions at Capital is available at https://www.capital.edu/admission/.

Ques. How do I apply to the Capital University MBA?

Ans. The application form is available online and can be accessed at https://www.capital.edu/Apply-Now/

Ques. What minimum GPA is required to get admission into Capital University?

Ans. To get admission into Capital university, a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.57 is required. This being the case you need to have been an average student in your high school class. You'll need to have had much of A's and B's, and very few C's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder courses like AP or IB classes.

Ques. How much is the tuition and fees for Undergraduates at Capital University?

Ans. For the 2023/2024 academic session, the undergraduate tuition and fees for Capital University is placed at 36,872 USD.

Ques. What does the admission committee consider?

Ans. To be offered admission into Capital University you need to know what the admission committee considers and what it includes. They consider the entire portfolio that a candidate has like work experience, undergraduate experience, references, essay, and if necessary GMAT score.

Ques. Do I have to take the GMAT at Capital University?

Ans. Typically, no. Sitting for a GMAT exam as a condition for application is not a requirement for graduate programs. However, you are to note that it is the graduate committee’s reservation to ask the applicant to take the GMAT exam if they did not fully meet the minimum requirements of three years of professional work experience and an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Ques. My undergraduate performance doesn’t illustrate my potential. How much will it hurt me?

Ans. The performance of all students at the undergraduate stage is not always good. Perhaps your focus was fixed on a sport. Perhaps the independence of life as a college student was refreshingly thrilling. Whatever might have been the cause, you are not to worry. The experience you had as an undergraduate is only one piece of the game.

Ques. Do I have to be interviewed for the Capital MBA program?

Ans. The MBA Director or an individual from the admission committee endeavors to conduct a personal interview with every candidate to find out a full picture of their capabilities and to explain the requirements for an MBA degree, as well as how the candidate can best advance their learning involvement with Capital. The candidate can generally request for an interview to more readily investigate their "fit" with Capital's MBA program by reaching the Assistant Director of Adult and Graduate Education Recruitment (614-236-6689 or mba@capital.edu to fix an interview.

Ques. When will I know the Capital’s admission decision?

Ans. One of the upsides of a small university like Capital is that the admissions process is quick. Once you have submitted all the components of your application, the admission committee can usually decide under seven days.

Ques. How do I know if I have at any point requested a transcript before?

Ans. To find out whether you have requested a transcript before, you are to contact the transcript coordinator at 614-236-6150 and simply inquire. You can also drop a message with the registrar’s office at registrar@capital.edu.

Capital University Program Fees & Deadlines

Program	Important Dates	Fees	Exams Score	Application Fees	Eligibility	Financial Aid	Action
M.B.A 2 years	Spring 2023 Application Deadline (1st Nov 2022) Fall 2023 Application Deadline (1st Apr 2023) Summer 2024 Application Deadline (1st Jul 2023)	USD 25,560/Yr USD 25,560 /Yr		-	-	-