Capital evaluates applications on a number of factors and admits qualified students regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability or national or ethnic origin. Decisions are made on a rolling basis with admission letters sent every two weeks. A completed application consists of the following:

Your Admission Application

We accept and evaluate applications throughout the year for fall or spring enrollment. Due to a system upgrade, our online application is currently unavailable. It is expected to be back up by Monday, May 20 but for now you can apply using the  paper admission application (PDF) free of charge. (Paper applications typically have a $25 application fee but we are waiving it for all students during the time our online application is down.) Please email your paper application to admission@capital.edu or fax it to 614-236-7947. Questions? Get in touch with our Admission Office by calling 614-236-6101 or toll free 866-544-6175.  

Your ACT or SAT test scores

For admission to Capital University, you must take either the ACT or SAT. Our ACT code number is 3242, and our SAT code number is 1099. Make sure you enter the appropriate code number on your test form(s) so we can receive your scores. Capital will superscore your test results so send all your scores to our office.

Your Transcripts showing the following college prep requirements

• 4 English classes
• 3 math classes (including Algebra II)
• 3 science classes (including two lab sciences)
• 3 social studies classes
• 2 foreign language classes
• 1 fine arts class

Counselor Information Form

 Give this form (PDF) to your guidance counselor with a stamped envelope addressed to:

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

Special Program Requirements

Conservatory of Music Audition Requirements
Nursing Major Requirements
Home-Schooled Student Requirements

The students who are accepted to Capital are all accomplished in the classroom. Here's a snapshot of our first-year class:

• Middle 50% GPA: 3.1-3.8
• Middle 50% ACT score: 21-27
• Middle 50% SAT score: 970-1170