Capital University
Higher EducationOhio, United States501-1000 Employees
Capital University is a private university in the Columbus, Ohio area, located in the community of Bexley, offering four-year undergraduate programs alongside graduate studies. Founded in 1830, it is among the oldest universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and operates as an independent, comprehensive institution rooted in Lutheran tradition. The university emphasizes rigorous academics paired with experiential learning to develop students holistically, leveraging its size, location, and heritage to support learning inside and outside the classroom. A notable recent development is the appointment of a new president who began tenure in August 2025.