One of the largest single campuses in the world is at The Ohio State University, which is located on 1,644 acres two miles north of downtown Columbus. In addition to The Ohio State University, there are several highly-regarded private institutions such as Capital University, DeVry Technical Institute and Columbus College of Art and Design that cater to a student population of more than 90,000. It is the oldest higher education institution in Central Ohio. Capital was founded in 1830 by the Lutheran Church. Capital offers more than 40 majors to undergrads and MBA programs are available through the Graduate School of Administration.
Capital also has a law school.
CMU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Classes are scheduled year round on an alternating weekend format. It was founded in 1879. High school graduates can earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fine arts, media studies, illustration, etc. CCAD is one of the few schools in the nation associated with Disney Studios in Orlando, Florida and their animation internships.