Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $41,788
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $41,788
- Average Net Price
- $23,585
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 31.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,446
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,092
- Books & Supplies
- $1,800
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $57,034
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,889
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $285/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 72.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $20,774 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $19,860 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,265 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $24,482 |
| $110,001+ | $27,218 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Capital University families pay around $23,585 annually after aid, far below the $57,034 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best deals, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $20,774 per year. Even families making $110,000-plus pay only $27,218 annually. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $94,000 to $109,000 depending on your income bracket.
The school's Lutheran heritage means it prioritizes making education accessible. About 72% of students take federal loans, graduating with a median debt of $26,889. That translates to monthly payments around $285 for ten years. With graduates earning a median $54,143 annually, loan payments consume roughly 6% of income. The 97.2% employment rate helps explain why 63% of borrowers successfully repay their loans.
Families earning under $48,000 get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than $21,000 annually while accessing Capital's 10:1 student-faculty ratio and strong job placement network.
The school's Lutheran heritage means it prioritizes making education accessible. About 72% of students take federal loans, graduating with a median debt of $26,889. That translates to monthly payments around $285 for ten years. With graduates earning a median $54,143 annually, loan payments consume roughly 6% of income. The 97.2% employment rate helps explain why 63% of borrowers successfully repay their loans.
Families earning under $48,000 get the strongest value proposition here, paying less than $21,000 annually while accessing Capital's 10:1 student-faculty ratio and strong job placement network.
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