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Capella University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Minneapolis, MN

$14,148

Avg tuition

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About Capella University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Capella University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,383, and admissions are selective. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 32:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,148.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

39k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

32:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

47%

Black

26%

Hispanic

11%

Unknown

8%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

82%

Socio-economic diversity

80% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

224

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,148 $14,148
Graduate $14,784 $14,784

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $422
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,002
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,002

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $14,570 $14,570
Off-campus without family $21,572 $21,572
Off-campus with family $15,572 $15,572

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

80%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

50%

Pell Grant

80%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,781
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $1,953
Pell Grant Aid $3,107

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

$52k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

11

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

12

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.