Capital University

First semester here so for now 3 stars. I like smaller class rooms but the adult learner program is set up much like grad school and basically expects the students to work entirely independently.
The school waste a lot of money on novelty things and it leaves the paying students to wonder where the 30+ a year is going. Dorms are outdated (many still without AC) and ancient bathrooms (almost scary).
If they did more to include the adult students and commuters I’m sure the community would bring more things to do but instead the students without cars on campus are stuck Without much to do.
The pros are they have great greek life, stuff is safe and never stolen and there is a starbucks near by and a ²⁴⁄₇ library!

DISCLAIMER… I have never taken a class here. I have only partied here.
Great parties. Usually house parties or bars… Typical shenanigans happen.
The facilities (Athletic) are top notch and are easily the top 10 in Ohio for a small school.
That is all!

I’m an alum, class of ’04.
I loved my four years at Capital. I started as a Middle Childhood Ed major, but switched to Poli Sci/​English Lit before the year was out. In both my majors I had excellent professors and great classes, almost all of them with fewer than 20 kids in them (and some with less than 10!).
I was also a member of the Women’s Chorus and a founding member of the SAI chapter (Kappa Tau) on campus, so I know first-​hand the benefits of the conservatory. The choral program is definitely top-​notch: where else does a freshman get to perform the Verdi Requiem with a full orchestra and a 200+ voice choir, and soloists? Not many places.
The administration is also great. I had a longterm hospitalization my sophomore year that led to 2 weeks in the ICU, 2 weeks on another hospital floor, and then 6 weeks of recuperation. EVERYONE was great about getting my class work made up, and working with the Finance office to adjust my scholarships/​tuition when I went part time the following semester.
The extracurriculars are varied and awesome. There is truly something for everyone. The setting in Bexley allows access to Columbus and the suburbs, so you’re «in» one of the nation’s biggest cities (we’re 14^th), but not «in» in it.

Transferring to this school was the best decision of my life, so far. Have made great friends and school work has never stressed me out. Always have had for the most part great professors who were understanding, but there are a couple who I would avoid. Plus, it’s not too far away from downtown for the bars or Ohio state. On another note they are always will to help you secure grants or scholarships to help pay for tuition.

The best decision I made as far as a transition into adulthood was attending Capital University.
The University offered me ample opportunities to become involved and also to become nurtured into life as a professional. Students have the benefits of big life Columbus, including Arena District, Ohio State campus, Polaris, and many other areas, but in a small community (Bexley) similar in size to many the students come from. The normal small class size gives students an opportunity for further explanation of coursework and networking opportunities that could be beneficial in internships or names to put as a reference.
Biggest thing with evaluating education is finding the right fit for you! I wish I could encourage my high school self to think more about what I want to do then, rather than putting that off. If Capital University offers your major, then I would honestly recommend to any friend. Beyond that, the rest is on each individual.

Simplifying experiences into a 5 star system is one of the biggest challenges of reviewing in the social media world; fortunately I have all of this space to explain why over all Capital University is a great place to receive an education.
Capital students have the opportunity to join a variety of student groups that encompass social, religious, career oriented, and service opportunities allowing them venues to be involved in whatever capacity they choose. Social life is somewhat stunted by the overbearing, confrontational, and generally rude police presence in Bexley (the community in which the campus is located), however the Public Safety at Capital does a phenomenal job at keeping students safe and working with student groups to ensure safe social events can ensue within reason.
Capital University at the top level has some of the most capable leadership in the area; unfortunately they inherited a very broken system several years ago and are just now starting to reap the rewards of their 180 degree turn from about 5 years ago. President Bowman has shown compassion for Greek students who are consistently harassed by a deeply flawed pseudo judicial system that offers vague explanations of a student dignity code and leaves a great deal up to interpretation. Dr. Ashbrook is constantly willing to help students who come into his office with problems ranging from class scheduling to professor grievances. He, as well as Dr. Bowman, both maintain lines of communication with students and faculty looking for progressive ideas that could make Capital a better experience for students.
The professors at Capital are what I believe set it apart from other institutions of higher learning. Throughout my time at Capital my professors have been advisers, counselors, mentors, as well as friends. They regularly took time out of their already overloaded schedules to make sure that I understood a concept or to talk with me about an idea inspired by a lecture. Occasionally when I would try to get out of work they were able to see through basic flattery and told me, «Tony just get your work done.» On the other hand, when major issues in my life did come up they were compassionate and sincere in their efforts to help me in whatever way they could. I received my internship at Behavioral Science Specialists a 5-​star psychological firm where, after the honest advise from a professor, chose to peruse a career outside the field of psychology and have not been happier since.
Capital is not perfect, but from what I can tell no university is. Capital is a place that you can learn, grow, and develop the skills necessary to be competitive in whatever field you choose. The Cap family includes a wealth of alumni, young and old, willing to mentor students and help them navigate the very competitive, sometimes hostile job market, and with the economy the way it is the importance of networking cannot be understated. With a growing, motivated, young alumni base committed to making Capital a better place to attend, school improvements over the next several years will be dramatic.
Looking forward, Capital has a great deal to be optimistic about. With building improvements on the agenda, admissions up significantly over the past 5 years, and a growing Greek life community the overall experience at Capital will continue to justify the increase expense over state schools. The athletic department consistently puts competitive motivated teams onto the field supported by the student body. A great deal of the drawbacks to the university are already being addressed and with the current leadership I would expect things to continue to get better.

4 Stars– GO CRUSADERS!!!

Pros:
a) Small class sizes (usually 15 – 20, only a handful with more than 40)
b) Because of a, invested, passionate professors
c) A nationally known conservatory. A locally respected nursing school.
d) A quaint, picturesque campus
Cons
a) It’s very, very expensive — $ 30k+ a year for room+board when I was a student.
b) Mostly outdated dorms and classrooms. They’re workin’ on this.
c) Not much to do in neighboring Bexley for college kids
d) Not the widest selection of majors/​minors
I started out as a political science+professional writing double major, then transitioned into a PR major with polisci and journalism minors, so I can only speak to the communication, english and political science departments. I don’t believe I got the «education I want, attention I deserve.» Maybe the second one, but definitely not the first. I had higher standards of academia for such an expensive liberal arts college. With the exception of fewer professors than I can count on one hand, that expectation was not met.
But I’m still glad I didn’t go to OSU.
Oh, and I’ve had dozens of Columbusites tell me they didn’t think Capital had dorms, so to clear that up, yes, they have 7 different residence halls, and yes, a lot of people live there.

It’s a good school, but not worth the money. Expensive and none of the buildings are modern.