Tuition & Fees
In addition to the actual/billable costs, the Capital University Financial Aid Office creates an annual Cost of Attendance (COA) for the different program types.
A COA is used primarily for awarding Title IV funds and is an estimate of a student's annual educational expenses, including tuition and fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, and miscellaneous personal costs, all determined by Capital University. The COA sets the maximum limit for a student's financial aid offer from federal programs and is used to award grants, loans, and work-study.
Review the Estimated Cost of Attendance
For Degrees and Programs
Traditional Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
| CAPITAL UNIVERSITY 2026-2027 COST BEFORE AID | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition - Full-time (12-19 hours)* | $22,550 / semester | $45,100 / year |
| Tuition - Part-time (under 12 hours) | $1,500 x credit hour = cost | $1,500 /credit hour |
| Overload Tuition (over 19 hours) | Apply only after 19 hours | $1,500 /credit hour |
| * In rare instances where a student needs to take 19 credits, approval by the Provost’s Office is required. Students enrolling for more than 19 semester hours pay an additional overload fee per semester hour. | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE FEES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Activity Fee | $100/year | |
| Health and Wellness (Full-time students only) | $110/year | |
| Technology Fee | $290/year | |
| CAPITAL UNIVERSITY 2025-2026 COST BEFORE AID | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition - Full-time (12-19 hours)* | $21,907 / semester | $43,814 / year |
| Tuition - Part-time (under 12 hours) | $1,460 x credit hour = cost | $1,460 /credit hour |
| Overload Tuition (over 19 hours) | Apply only after 19 hours | $1,460 /credit hour |
| * In rare instances where a student needs to take 19 credits, approval by the Provost’s Office is required. Students enrolling for more than 19 semester hours pay an additional overload fee per semester hour. | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE FEES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Activity Fee | $100/year | |
| Health and Wellness (Full-time students only) | $110/year | |
| Technology Fee | $280/year | |
Adult and Graduate Tuition and Fees
| CAPITAL UNIVERSITY 2025-2026 COST BEFORE AID | |
|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education | $594 x credit hour |
| Adult and Continuing Education (Social Work) | $417 x credit hour |
| Master of Arts in Education (includes endorsement) | $735 x credit hour |
| Master of Music in Music Education | $710 x credit hour |
| Master of Business Administration | $750 x credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing | $750 x credit hour |
| Accelerated BSN | $664 x credit hour |
| Master of Social Work | $710 x credit hour |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SEMINARY 2025-2026 COST BEFORE AID | |
|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University | $728 x credit hour |
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Health and Wellness (Full-time students only) | $110/year |
| Technology Fee | $280/year |
Capital University Law School Tuition and Fees
| CAPITAL LAW SCHOOL 2026-2027 COST BEFORE AID | |
|---|---|
| Capital Law School | $1,600 x credit hour |
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Health and Wellness (Full-time students only) | $110/year |
| Technology Fee | $290/year |
| CAPITAL LAW SCHOOL 2025-2026 COST BEFORE AID | |
|---|---|
| Capital Law School | $1,554 x credit hour |
| FEES | |
|---|---|
| Health and Wellness (Full-time students only) | $110/year |
| Technology Fee | $280/year |
Intensive English Program Tuition and Fees
If you wish to study on an F-1 (Student) visa, you must be enrolled full time. If you have a different immigration status, it is possible to study part time. However, please note that all classes meet five days a week, Monday – Friday.
Students who need an I-20 must submit financial documentation for the length of their study. For example, students planning to study English for one semester need to show $15,469. Students planning to study a full academic year (9 months) need to show $31,930.
| INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM | SEMESTER | FULL YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,600 | $15,200 |
| Mandatory health & wellness fee (for use of Campus Health Center) | $55 | $110 |
| Technology Fee | $140 | $280 |
| Estimated living expenses (Room and Board) | $6,370 | $12,740 |
| Estimated books, insurance, supplies | $1,800 | $3,600 |
| Total | $15,965 | $31,930 |
| There is no tuition deposit or pre-payment required for IEP students before classes begin. However, payment is due the first week of the semester. A late fee is assessed for students who pay late. | ||
Summer Sessions Tuition and Fees
| SUMMER SESSIONS TUITION AND FEES FOR 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Summer School and Summer Science Institute | $579 per credit hour |
Other Fees
University Transcription Fee
This is a fee charged by Capital University for credit hours taken at a program affiliated with Capital University, but not offered by Capital University so academic credit can be recorded on a transcript.
- Undergraduate Transcription – $55 per hour
- Masters Level Transcription – $160 per hour
Course Fees
Audit Fee
- Audit a course for no grade or credit - $105 per credit hour
- For auditors 65 and older, a 50% discount is available
Social Work
- Social Work 462 and 464 - $450
Conservatory
- Conservatory Primary Lesson Fee - $1,090 per semester
- Conservatory Secondary Lesson Fee - $660 per semester
- Conservatory Group Lesson Fee - $390 per semester
- Dance Technique Course Fee - $390 per semester
Music Tech
- Music Tech 415: Immersion Experience - $1,350 per semester
Education
- Professional Education (Student Teaching Semester) - $480
- Education Testing Fee- Educ. 401 - $100
Nursing
- Nursing 300, 301, 327, 328, 331, 332, 400, 420, and 450 - $230/credit hour
- Nursing 463 - $530/credit hour
University Transcription Fee
This is a fee charged by Capital University for credit hours taken at a program affiliated with Capital University, but not offered by Capital University so academic credit can be recorded on a transcript.
- Undergraduate Transcription – $55 per hour
- Masters Level Transcription – $160 per hour
Course Fees
Audit Fee
- Audit a course for no grade or credit - $105 per credit hour
- For auditors 65 and older, a 50% discount is available
Social Work
- Social Work 462 and 464 - $438
Conservatory
- Conservatory Primary Lesson Fee - $1,057 per semester
- Conservatory Secondary Lesson Fee - $641 per semester
- Conservatory Group Lesson Fee - $377 per semester
- Dance Technique Course Fee - $377 per semester
Music Tech
- Music Tech 415: Immersion Experience - $1,200 per semester
Education
- Professional Education (Student Teaching Semester) - $480
- Education Testing Fee- Educ. 401 - $100
Nursing
- Nursing 300, 301, 400, 420, and 450 - $219/credit hour
- Nursing 327, 328, 331, and 332* - $219/credit hour
- Nursing 463 - $511/credit hour
- Nursing 525 - $250/credit hour
Room and Board
If you live outside of a 30-mile radius of Columbus, you are required to live on campus for your first two years (or until you have completed 60 credit hours).
First-year residents must purchase the Ultimate Plus Plan.
Books and Course Materials
Information on costs for books and course materials.