Capital University Acceptance Rate
Columbus, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,365
- Admitted
- 3,194
- Yield
- 12.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Capital University's acceptance rate has risen from 72.7% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,665 to 4,365 (+19%) over that period.
Its 73.2% rate makes Capital University more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.2% for women vs 68.5% for men, a 8.7-point gap). Capital University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,665 | 2,666 | 72.7% | 710 |
| 2015–16 | 3,734 | 2,686 | 71.9% | 671 |
| 2016–17 | 4,287 | 2,968 | 69.2% | 613 |
| 2017–18 | 4,208 | 2,889 | 68.7% | 595 |
| 2018–19 | 3,958 | 2,890 | 73% | 589 |
| 2019–20 | 4,794 | 3,457 | 72.1% | 723 |
| 2020–21 | 4,017 | 2,975 | 74.1% | 512 |
| 2021–22 | 3,585 | 2,659 | 74.2% | 424 |
| 2022–23 | 4,370 | 3,153 | 72.2% | 518 |
| 2023–24 | 4,365 | 3,194 | 73.2% | 413 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,394 | 1,848 | 77.2% |
| Men | 1,966 | 1,346 | 68.5% |
| Another gender | 5 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–600 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 58% |
How Capital University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Capital University's acceptance rate?
Capital University's acceptance rate is 73.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,194 admitted of 4,365 applicants).
Is Capital University test optional?
Capital University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Capital University?
Capital University received 4,365 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,194.
What SAT score do you need for Capital University?
Admitted students at Capital University typically scored 490–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Capital University getting harder to get into?
Capital University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.7% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.capital.edu/.