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Capital University
  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
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Capital University
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBUS, OH
  • 951 reviews
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    Capital University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    57%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    59%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,910 / year
    Poll
    31%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 180 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 86 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,098 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 80 responses
    • One Main Cafe
      30%
    • Main dining room
      20%
    • Since the company changed the food is below par
      14%
    • One Main Cafe has the most restaurant style food
      13%
    • The Mez is the best place.
      9%
    • None of the above
      5%
    • One main and mez were decent. Mdr isn't too great.
      4%
    44%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 48 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 46 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      30%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      63%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      2%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    87%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 45 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 33 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      45%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      42%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      6%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      6%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      32%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      42%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      18%
    • Not very visible.
      5%
    • We have campus police?
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 81 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      25%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      63%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      11%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 45 responses
    • The fun events held by the school.
      24%
    • Capital University Symposium
      18%
    • Back to Cap Week
      16%
    • Capital's Relay for Life
      16%
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning
      16%
    • Mud Tug (Charity Event)
      11%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 62 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      11%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      39%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      21%
    • Parties? What parties?
      29%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 33 responses
    • Back to Cap week (back to school)
      36%
    • Cap Crawl
      27%
    • There is no such thing as huge parties here
      18%
    • St. Patricks Day
      9%
    • Graduation
      3%
    • Halloween
      3%
    • What events? never hear about any going on
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    2%
    Women in Sororities
    3%
    49%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 70 responses
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