Capital University

About Capital University

Capital University is a private liberal arts university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Bexley, Ohio, founded in 1830. The university offers an adult degree program in Columbus, Ohio. The university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is one of the largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America. 3,895 students enrolled in fall of 2004.

Capital University is a private liberal arts college located in Bexley, Ohio. It's the oldest university in Central Ohio and one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America. Capital is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and serves as a College Board member. The school offers Bachelor's, Master's, and First Professional degrees. The stated educational mission of the University is based on Lutheran values of free inquiry, critical thinking, and leadership.

Capital is a residential campus that operates on semester scheduling with most students living on campus in one of seven residence halls: Saylor-Ackermann Hall, Cotterman Hall, the Lohman Complex, Schaaf Hall, Capital Commons, College Avenue Hall and the recently purchased Woodsview Apartments. The student population is mostly from within the state of Ohio.