Samuel P. Capen

Samuel P. Capen
7th Chancellor of the University at Buffalo
In office 1922–1950
Preceded by	Charles Phelps Norton
Succeeded by	T. R. McConnell
Personal details
Born	March 21, 1878
Died	June 22, 1956(1956-06-22) (aged 78)
Alma mater	Tufts University (B.A., M.A.) Harvard University (M.A.) University of Pennsylvania (Ph.D.)

Samuel Paul Capen (March 21, 1878- June 22, 1956) was an American educational administrator. He served as president of the American Council on Education and as chief of the higher education branch of the Office of Education before becoming the first salaried, full-time chancellor at the University at Buffalo. Capen led the university between 1922 and 1950.