CAPITAL UNIVERSITY

As Central Ohio’s first university, founded in 1830, Capital University is steeped in history. And our focus is always on the future. Your future. Our world’s future. And the positive impact we can have together through transformative education and personal development of every student. We’re a small, private university located in a big “capital” city. In a challenging, yet supportive learning environment, we offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in many areas of study, including music, business, education, law, nursing and more. Teaching and learning here is grounded in the liberal arts, and
strengthened by professional programs and hands-on experiences that will develop your mind, your skills and your ability to lead and adapt to change. At Capital, we live out our purpose by helping students of promise discover and live out theirs.

RANKING

#34 in Regional Universities Midwest (US News Ranking)

#19 in Best Value Schools (US News Ranking)

 

ABOUT COLUMBUS, OHIO

The 15th largest city in the U.S., Columbus is known for its rich arts, culture, entertainment, fashion and
industry base. It also has one of the highest populations of college students in the U.S. Columbus is a center for technology, health care, global enterprises, and business incubators, with a diversity of lifestyles and opportunities. With 109 languages spoken throughout the Columbus Region, and more than 450 internationally owned companies employing people here, every culture can feel welcome. Some of our cultural festivals include the Asian, Celtic, Latino, African, Indian, Egyptian, Greek, Italian and the Columbus International Festival. We’re within 885 kilometers of over half the U.S. population. And
Capital’s campus is just minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, which offers over 140 daily flights to more than 30 destinations. You can also visit several major U.S. cities in just a few hours by car, bus or train.

 

MAJORS (UNDERGRADUATE)

ART

Art Therapy
Studio Art**

BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Biology*
Environmental Science

BUSINESS
Accounting
Business Management
Financial Economics
Marketing

CHEMISTRY
Biochemistry
Chemistry*
Chemistry* (A.C.S. Certified)
Chemical Engineering (Dual Degree)

COMMUNICATION
Communication Studies*
Electronic Media and Film
Organizational Communication
Public Relations
Theatre Studies

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education**
Dual
Instrumental
Vocal
Keyboard Pedagogy
Church
Organ
Piano
Music Industry
Music Technology
Performance
Jazz Studies
Composition
Instrumental
Organ
Piano
Voice
Voice (Opera/Music Theatre
Emphasis)

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music
Professional Studies (Music
Technology Emphasis)

EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K – Grade 3)
Middle Childhood Education (Grades 4-9)
Adolescent to Young Adult Education (Grades 7-12)
Intervention Education (Grades K-12)
Multi-Age Education (Grades K-12)

ENGLISH
Creative Writing*
Literature*
Professional Writing/Journalism*

HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Health and Fitness Management

HISTORY
History*

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science
Computer Science – Engineering (Dual Degree)
Mathematics*
Mathematics – Engineering (Dual Degree)

NURSING
Nursing (Traditional BSN)

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS
Economics
Economics/Political Science
International Studies
Political Science*

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Interdisciplinary Studies

PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion
Worship Ministries
Youth Ministry and Christian
Education

SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY
Criminology
Sociology

WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
French
Spanish

PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law***
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Podiatry
Pre-Public Health
Pre-Seminary
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

*Major also offered with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) education licensure.
** Major also offered with Multi-Age Education (K through Grade 12) education licensure.
***In addition to the Pre-Law Specialization, we also offer the 3+3 Bachelor of Arts/Juris
Doctor Program, which is an accelerated joint-degree program to set you on the fast track to
a career in law. Offered in conjuction with Capital’s own law school.

POSTGRADUATE

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Music in Music Education
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Law

Most popular major at Capital University: Music, Media, Business, Law and Nursing

ESTIMATED FEES

Undergraduate degree tuition fee: $34,280 pa. But the majority of accepted, full-time, undergraduate international students receive a partial scholarship to attend.

Graduate degree tuition fee: $13,800 pa (for 24 credit hours in a year), varies depending on the course

Housing: $5,134 pa