Safety Score
6.70 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Columbus, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Capital University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,388-student campus.
- 6.70
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,732
- Rank of 3,050
- #98
- OH rank
- 2,388
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Capital University reports 6.70 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,732 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 92% of ranked campuses its size.
- 6.70
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,732
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 92%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 9
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Capital University decreased from 12 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesCapital University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Columbus, OH, enrolling approximately 2,388 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #98 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,388 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Capital University is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 0.50 incidents per 1,000 students, Capital University reports 1232% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2732
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#98
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Where Capital University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
7 safer than 8% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Capital University percentile rank 10.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2732 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Capital University reports 1232% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $43,234
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $43,234
- Avg Net Price
- $22,576
- Median Debt
- $26,889
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- SAT Average
- 1068
- SAT Math Range
- 460–590
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 18–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 63%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,767
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,143
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCapital University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 80% (5 → 9 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 32 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 22 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 5 | 33 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 21 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Capital University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
OH
Capital University
6.70 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Lenoir Community College
0.84 incidents / 1,000 students
OR
Umpqua Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC · 2,387 enrolled
Safety Score 0.84
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR · 2,387 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO · 2,389 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · 2,390 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA · 2,382 enrolled
Safety Score 1.26
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Capital University nationally (rank #2732), regardless of size or state.
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY
National Rank #2731
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
National Rank #2733
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA
National Rank #2730
Union University
Jackson, TN
National Rank #2734
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
National Rank #2729
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capital University safe?
Capital University has a safety score of 6.70 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,732 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Capital University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Capital University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Capital University have fire safety data?
Yes. Capital University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Capital University's Safety Profile
Capital University in Columbus, OH enrolls 2,388 students and has a safety score of 6.70 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2732 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Capital University's 6.70 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Capital University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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