Founded by the Lutheran Church in 1830, Capitol University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of study to students. The school's main campus is located in Bexley, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. Columbus is about 400 km south of Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. The school cites; their academic quality and reputation; suburban location in Bexley with close proximity to Ohio’s capital city; excellent job and graduate school placement nurturing faculty and friendly students; extensive opportunities for student leadership, involvement in athletics; academic and student organizations generous financial aid programs that make Capital a good value for the price; and the value of a Lutheran College as reasons why students choose to study there.

Capital offers a wide variety of programs, including many pre-professional programs, nursing, music, business and religion programs.

On campus housing is available to students.

Students must attend a summer orientation session where students to meet faculty and staff, schedule classes, get an ID and are able to obtain information about the school and the coming year. Students also attend a fall orientation where they are paired up with other new students and upperclassmen guides. Social events are held to help form friendships and get familiar with the school.

Career Services at Capital University allow students access to resources such as resume reviews and online tools for job and career information.