Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
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: |
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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 |
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Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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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 |
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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/ uploadedFiles/Content/ About/Locations/ Campus%20Map%20and%20Parking.pdf |
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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): |
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- 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%)
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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: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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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: |
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Law library. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Gallery. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, Test-taking skills. Coaching in academic subjects. |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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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: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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School newspaper(s): |
The Chimes |
Number of honor societies: |
17 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
63 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Congregation, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Organization, Friends in Serving Christ, Lutheran Student Movement, Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
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Minority student organizations: |
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Ebony Brotherhood Association, Students for the Advancement of Afrikan American Culture, Asian American Alliance, Hispanic/Latino Organization, Sister Network |
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International student organizations: |
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International Student Association |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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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 |
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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 baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
20% |
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
88% |
Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, grass practice, and softball fields; arena, field house, fitness center, golf courses, outdoor aerobic track, stadium, weight room |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand) |
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Club sports for men: |
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cheerleading, swimming |
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Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, swimming |
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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) |
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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 |
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Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
20% within one year of graduation |
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Capital University, Ohio State University-Columbus, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton. |
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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: |
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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. |
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List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- 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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