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72.2%Acceptance
$41,788Tuition
1,709Students
66%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,143Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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