by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Capital University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Capital University ran $43,234 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Required fees account for were $490; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,744 |
| Fees | $490 |
| Total | $43,234 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Capital University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Capital University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Capital University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Capital University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Capital University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $38,928 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,900 |
| One Year Ago | $41,298 |
| Most Recent Year | $42,744 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Capital has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 3.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $44,747 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.20%, so cost a year out lands around $44,617.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,617 |
| In 2 Years | $46,044 |
| In 3 Years | $47,516 |
| In 4 Years | $49,035 |
| In 5 Years | $50,603 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $187,212.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Capital University, check out the Capital University Financial Aid page.
