Capital Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Capital University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Capital University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Capital University (Capital)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Capital's acceptance rate is 70.22% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,520 students applied and 3,174 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Capital.

To apply to Capital, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Capital's acceptance rate places 14th out of 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1010 and the ACT score is 21 at Capital. Capital's SAT score ranks 29th out of 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Capital's yield rate is 11.78%, which is significantly lower by 11.89 percentage points (approximately 50.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Capital at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Capital's acceptance rate is 70.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.78%. 2,008 men and 2,510 women applied to Capital and 1,257 men and 1,917 women students were accepted.

Among them, 182 men and 192 women were enrolled in Capital. You can explore the Capital's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Capital
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,520	2,008	2,510	0	0
Admitted	3,174	1,257	1,917	0	0
Enrolled	374	182	192	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.22%	62.60%	76.37%	-	-
Yield	11.78%	14.48%	10.02%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Capital University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 56 students (15% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 144 students (39% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Capital.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,010, including 520 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 490 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 450. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 460.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at Capital. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 20.

How competitive is Capital's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Capital University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Capital
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	910	1,010	1,180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	520	590
SAT Math	460	490	590
ACT Composite	18	21	25
ACT Math	17	20	25
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Capital University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Capital. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Capital University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Capital Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Capital:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/
Online Application: https://apply.capital.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Capital?

Capital is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 70.22%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Capital?

Capital recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Capital is 1,010, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Capital require essays or personal statements?

Capital does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Capital admission?

Capital does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Capital does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Capital requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Capital requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Capital?

The institutional SAT code for Capital is 1099 and 4-digit ACT code is 3242.