Capital University

Columbus, Ohio

Private Nonprofit Graduate Programs

$41,788

In-State Tuition

65.5%

Graduation Rate

$54,143

Median Earnings

1,709

Enrollment

Capital University is a private institution in Columbus, Ohio with 1,709 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $41,788 compared with a Ohio nursing-school average of $21,382. The school reports a graduation rate of 65.5%, median earnings of $54,143, and median federal debt of $26,889.

Tuition vs State

$41,788

+$20,406

$41,788 is higher than the state average of $21,382.

Graduation vs State

65.5%

+6.7%

65.5% is higher than the state average of 58.9%.

Earnings vs State

$54,143

+$10,394

$54,143 is higher than the state average of $43,749.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 10% Graduation rank: Top 44% Value rank: Top 81%

About Capital University

Location	Columbus, Ohio
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.capital.edu
In-State Tuition	$41,788
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,788
Total Enrollment	1,709
Acceptance Rate	73.2%
Graduation Rate	65.5%
Retention Rate	73.6%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$54,143
Median Debt at Graduation	$26,889
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$285
Pell Grant Recipients	31.0%
Students Receiving Loans	72.2%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$167,152

Median Debt

$26,889

Monthly Payment

$285

Earnings / Debt

2.0x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.5 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

31.0% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 72.2% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Capital University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $167,152, while the reported median debt is $26,889 with an estimated monthly payment of $285. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.