Published cost of attendance is $57,130. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,062, middle-income families pay around $20,331, higher-income families pay approximately $27,299.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $57,130 |
| Tuition and Fees | $43,234 |
| Room and Board | $12,984 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,516 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,554 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,576 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,062 |
| $30–48k | $18,574 |
| $48–75k | $20,331 |
| $75–110k | $23,348 |
| $110k+ | $27,299 |
Published cost of attendance is $57,130. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,062, middle-income families pay around $20,331, higher-income families pay approximately $27,299. Azimuth ranks Capital University #984 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 31.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,889; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,132. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,121, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Capital University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,121, placing Capital University in the 39.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,198 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Capital University in the 40.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Capital University #791 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Capital University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 81 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,807, and Business Administration follows with 45 graduates earning $71,710. The Psychology, General program graduates 36 students earning $48,958, while Teacher Education and Subject-Specific Teacher Education round out the top five with 32 and 28 graduates respectively. The Health family represents the institution's primary academic focus and drives the overall earnings profile, with graduates entering stable, in-demand career pathways that support long-term financial outcomes.
