So, I had dropped my daughter off to begin her third year of college here. (Insert tears) After completing 2 full years & one summer term I feel I am able to write this from a parents point of view as an out of state parent. My daughter loves the quality of education that she is receiving at the college but the dorms are less to be desired (of course). The cost of college education is crazy & when you have to add in dorms, & food it's almost unattainable. I do believe that Capital is working to make improvements to the deficits in these areas even though they come at a higher cost. I like that Capital tries to provide part-time jobs for students & it's not just based off of income as some other colleges do. I like that with the school being smaller some professors seem to be more attentive to students & notice things out of the ordinary. I also like that when I was concerned about my sick child & called the president of every department that I could find the number to they all responded & checked on my child as well as returned my phone call! I don't like that sometimes the different departments dont tell each other what's going on. I believe that financial aid & accounts payable should know the same info & able to correctly communicate that to parents & students when clarification is needed. Overall, if my child is happy I'm happy. read more

1- student focused 2- good study/life balance 3- user friendly website 4- nice campus 5- instructors of the MBA program have a lot of practical experience 6- fair tuition cost read more

Simplifying experiences into a 5 star system is one of the biggest challenges of reviewing in the social media world; fortunately I have all of this space to explain why over all Capital University is a great place to receive an education. Capital students have the opportunity to join a variety of student groups that encompass social, religious, career oriented, and service opportunities allowing them venues to be involved in whatever capacity they choose. Social life is somewhat stunted by the overbearing, confrontational, and generally rude police presence in Bexley(the community in which the campus is located), however the Public Safety at Capital does a phenomenal job at keeping students safe and working with student groups to ensure safe social events can ensue within reason. Capital University at the top level has some of the most capable leadership in the area; unfortunately they inherited a very broken system several years ago and are just now starting to reap the rewards of their 180 degree turn from about 5 years ago. President Bowman has shown compassion for Greek students who are consistently harassed by a deeply flawed pseudo judicial system that offers vague explanations of a student dignity code and leaves a great deal up to interpretation. Dr. Ashbrook is constantly willing to help students who come into his office with problems ranging from class scheduling to professor grievances. He, as well as Dr. Bowman, both maintain lines of communication with students and faculty looking for progressive ideas that could make Capital a better experience for students. The professors at Capital are what I believe set it apart from other institutions of higher learning. Throughout my time at Capital my professors have been advisers, counselors, mentors, as well as friends. They regularly took time out of their already overloaded schedules to make sure that I understood a concept or to talk with me about an idea inspired by a lecture. Occasionally when I would try to get out of work they were able to see through basic flattery and told me, "Tony just get your work done." On the other hand, when major issues in my life did come up they were compassionate and sincere in their efforts to help me in whatever way they could. I received my internship at Behavioral Science Specialists a 5-star psychological firm where, after the honest advise from a professor, chose to peruse a career outside the field of psychology and have not been happier since. Capital is not perfect, but from what I can tell no university is. Capital is a place that you can learn, grow, and develop the skills necessary to be competitive in whatever field you choose. The Cap family includes a wealth of alumni, young and old, willing to mentor students and help them navigate the very competitive, sometimes hostile job market, and with the economy the way it is the importance of networking cannot be understated. With a growing, motivated, young alumni base committed to making Capital a better place to attend, school improvements over the next several years will be dramatic. Looking forward, Capital has a great deal to be optimistic about. With building improvements on the agenda, admissions up significantly over the past 5 years, and a growing Greek life community the overall experience at Capital will continue to justify the increase expense over state schools. The athletic department consistently puts competitive motivated teams onto the field supported by the student body. A great deal of the drawbacks to the university are already being addressed and with the current leadership I would expect things to continue to get better. 4 Stars- GO CRUSADERS!!! read more

DISCLAIMER... I have never taken a class here. I have only partied here. Great parties. Usually house parties or bars... Typical shenanigans happen. The facilities (Athletic) are top notch and are easily the top 10 in Ohio for a small school. That is all! read more

First semester here so for now 3 stars. I like smaller class rooms but the adult learner program is set up much like grad school and basically expects the students to work entirely independently. The school waste a lot of money on novelty things and it leaves the paying students to wonder where the 30+ a year is going. Dorms are outdated (many still without AC) and ancient bathrooms (almost scary). If they did more to include the adult students and commuters I'm sure the community would bring more things to do but instead the students without cars on campus are stuck Without much to do. The pros are they have great greek life, stuff is safe and never stolen and there is a starbucks near by and a 24/7 library! read more

The best decision I made as far as a transition into adulthood was attending Capital University. The University offered me ample opportunities to become involved and also to become nurtured into life as a professional. Students have the benefits of big life Columbus, including Arena District, Ohio State campus, Polaris, and many other areas, but in a small community (Bexley) similar in size to many the students come from. The normal small class size gives students an opportunity for further explanation of coursework and networking opportunities that could be beneficial in internships or names to put as a reference. Biggest thing with evaluating education is finding the right fit for you! I wish I could encourage my high school self to think more about what I want to do then, rather than putting that off. If Capital University offers your major, then I would honestly recommend to any friend. Beyond that, the rest is on each individual. read more

Our son is graduating today! We are very Happy with Capital. We think our son had a great college experience coming from Arizona. He was on the baseball teal and really enjoyed himself and made life long buddies. read more

It's a good school, but not worth the money. Expensive and none of the buildings are modern.

Transferring to this school was the best decision of my life, so far. Have made great friends and school work has never stressed me out. Always have had for the most part great professors who were understanding, but there are a couple who I would avoid. Plus, it's not too far away from downtown for the bars or Ohio state. On another note they are always will to help you secure grants or scholarships to help pay for tuition. read more