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Capital University

Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209-2394

Official telephone: (614) 236-6011
Fax number: (614) 236-6490
Website: www.capital.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,765
Full-time undergraduates: 2,514
Part-time undergraduates: 251
Total graduate students: 700
Full-time graduate students: 450
Part-time graduate students: 250
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 10%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.1% Hispanic/Latino
71.1% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.5% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.5% Nonresident Alien
3.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10.1% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Hispanic/Latino
74.7% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.9% Nonresident Alien
3.1% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 48 acres
City or town school is located in: Columbus, OH
Population of city/town: 822,553
Online campus map: www.capital.edu/
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About/Locations/
Campus%20Map%20and%20Parking.pdf

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Housing only available for traditional students.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (89%)
  • sorority housing (2%)
  • fraternity housing
  • single-student apartments (6%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Theme and special-interest housing. (3%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 88%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 59%
Percent of students who live off campus: 41%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen and sophomores under age 23 must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 66%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 457
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Law library.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills, Test-taking skills. Coaching in academic subjects.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
Counseling services:
minority student, military, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 5
Percent of men who join fraternities: 3%
Number of social sororities on campus: 6
Percent of women who join sororities: 6%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Chimes
Number of honor societies: 17
Total number of registered organizations: 63
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Congregation, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Organization, Friends in Serving Christ, Lutheran Student Movement, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Minority student organizations:
Ebony Brotherhood Association, Students for the Advancement of Afrikan American Culture, Asian American Alliance, Hispanic/Latino Organization, Sister Network
International student organizations:
International Student Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Radio Free Capital, Circle K, Sinfonia, Capateers, Up Til'Dawn, College Democrats, College Libertarians, College Republicans, debate, Democracy Matters, Greek Council, Pro-Life Crusaders, PRIDE, Amnesty International, Women in Business, Women in Business and Professional Careers, University Programming, Student Health Advocacy Coalition, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Student Athletic Training club; Effusion Art, National Women, and Life Science Organizations; Fuller, Education, Public Relations Students of America, Pre-Law, and Student Affiliates of American Chemical Societies; Art Therapy, Music and Entertainment Industry, Ohio Collegiate Music Educators, American Marketing, Human Resource, Social Work, Nurses, and Mathematical of America Student Associations

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Steve Bruning,
Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Dixie Jeffers,
Associate Athletic Director
School colors: purple and white
School mascot: Crusaders
Athletic conference memberships: Ohio Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 20%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 88%
Athletic facilities:
baseball, grass practice, and softball fields; arena, field house, fitness center, golf courses, outdoor aerobic track, stadium, weight room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, flag football, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)
Club sports for men:
cheerleading, swimming
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, swimming

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Columbus, OH (5 miles)
Nearest other airport: Columbus, OH (75 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Columbus, OH (120 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Columbus, OH (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 38%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: poor
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 20% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Capital University, Ohio State University-Columbus, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 69% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Absolute Care, Acushnet, ArtistLed, BAART Programs, Bexley Library, BISYS Fund Services, Cairo Jr./Sr. High School, Canal Winchester Schools, Celina Insurance Group, Chase Bank, Chemical Abstracts, Children's Hospital Autism Clinic, Children's Medical Center of Dayton, Cleveland Clinic, Coalition on Homelessness & Housing, Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus Pest Control, Convergys, Cox, Stein & Pettigrew LPA Defense, Directions Counseling Group, Discover Financial, Defense Logistics Agency, Doctor's Hospital, Dublin City Schools, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy, East of Columbus, Ecole Francaise, EMPI, Enterprise Rent a Car, Ernst & Young, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA, Faith Academy, Family Resource Center, Farmers Insurance Group, Fastenal, Fentress & Brown CPAs, First Community Village, Franklin Co. Juvenile Detention Center, Franklin County Residential Services, GBQ Partners CPA, Gilbert Public Schools (AZ), Granville Schools, Groveport Madison schools, Harris Health Trends, Huntington Bank, Hurson High School, Battelle, ICAP, IJUS Engineering, Information Control Corp, Integrated Marketing Solutions, James Cancer Hospital, Jefferson Country Club, Jewish Community Center, JP Morgan Chase, Kimball Midwest, Knox Community Hospital, Berea City Schools, Lake of the Winds Camp/Ohio Health, Liberty Union-Thurston School District, Lifestyle Communities, Limited Brands, Lincoln Electric, Lucasville Schools, Madison-Plains Local School District, City of Marengo, Medifit Services, Mercer Health, Mt. Carmel West, National Ground Water Association, Nationwide Insurance, Nesser Consulting Group, Nestle, City of New Albany, North Carolina School, Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Oakwood Management, Ohio Auditor of State, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Ohio Dominican University, Ohio Health, Ohio Historical Society, OhioHealth Sleep Services, Olentangy School District, OPAWC-US, Orlando Full Sail, OSU East Medical Center, OSUE-University Hospital East, Parkersburg News, United States Peace Corps, Pickerington School District, Rehabilitation Services Commission, Republican National Committee, Reynoldsburg High School, Riverside Ohio Health, Rome Recording in Columbus, Shawnee Middle School, Siliker Labs, Southwestern City Schools, Stark County Health Department, Streamline, T. Marzetti, Teays Valley School District, The Haven of Hope, Two Men and a Truck, United States Army, United States Border Patrol, University Hospitals of Cleveland Urbana City Schools, Viaquest Behavioral Health, Walnut Street Theatre, Wapakoneta City Schools, Weber Associates.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Congresswoman Deborah Pryce, Republican Conference Chairwoman for the 108th Congress
  • Lt. General Harry D. Radeuge Jr., Chairman, Deloitte Center for Network Innovation, member of The Cohen Group, former director of DISA.

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