Capella University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	32 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Capella is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Capella operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Capella University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Capella is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Capella do not continue their studies after the first year.

All programs are offered online
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,148

Cost of attendance at Capella University in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,148

Cost of attendance at Capella University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Capella University received on average $3,202 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,202

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	8	80%	$2,781	$22,250
Other Federal Grant	8	80%	$2,781	$22,250
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	5	50%	$1,953	$9,766
Total Grant & Scholarships	10	100%	$3,202	$32,016

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Capella University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Capella University students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 0.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

50.0%

white 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Capella University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Capella University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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