Capital University

1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Capital University

Capital University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #317 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

65.1% of students here finish their degree, against a national median of 50.4% across the BSW colleges in this directory — a meaningful margin. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $22,395 a year after grants and scholarships — $4,551 above the $17,844 median across the 38 BSW colleges in Ohio. 41.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

2,263
Total Students
1,609
Undergraduates
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

70%
Acceptance Rate
3,174 admitted out of 4,520 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
450 - 590
Math
460 - 590
15% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 25
English
16 - 24
Math
17 - 25
39% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$41,788

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$22,395
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $19,062
$30,001 - $48,000 $18,574
$48,001 - $75,000 $20,331
$75,001 - $110,000 $23,348
$110,001+ $27,299
41%
Receive Pell Grants
63%
Students Borrowing
$6,776
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

65%
Overall
64%
Full-Time
66%
Part-Time
59%
First-Time Students
62%
Transfer Students
19%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 60%
6-Year Completion 64%
8-Year Completion 65%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42.8%
Female
57.2%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
9%
Some Distance
32.5%
No Distance
58.5%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
7.9%
Some Distance
34.5%
No Distance
57.6%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
68.1%
Black or African American
12.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or More Races
5.5%
Non-Resident Alien
1.5%
Unknown
2.8%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
6142366011
Address
1 College and Main, Columbus, OH 43209-2394
IPEDS ID
201548

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.