Capella 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,148

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Capella University was $17,840. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Capella

Capella net price calculator

$17,840

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private For Profit colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average	$15,223
National average	$24,387

Below is the net price of Capella for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,840	$966 (6%)	$17,833		$14,255	$20,044	$19,276
2021	$16,874	$494 (3%)	$16,410		$14,005	$20,167
2020	$17,368	$3,981 (30%)	$17,429	$18,850
2019	$13,387	$2,280 (15%)	$7,290
2018	$15,667	$871 (5%)	$15,209	$16,125
2017	$16,538	$3,620 (28%)	$16,538
2016	$12,918	$1,639 (11%)	$12,918	$18,477
2015	$14,557	--	$14,557

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Capella University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,572	$530 (3%)	$14,148	$7,002	$422
2021	$21,042	$125	$14,148	$6,465	$429
2020	$21,167	$39	$14,540	$6,195	$432
2019	$21,128	$976 (5%)	$14,579	$6,117	$432
2018	$20,152	$316 (2%)	$14,250	$5,464	$438
2017	$19,836	$774 (4%)	$13,998	$5,400	$438
2016	$19,062	$585 (3%)	$13,176	$5,328	$558
2015	$18,477	$483 (3%)	$12,816	$5,151	$510
2014	$17,994	$474 (3%)	$12,348	$5,199	$447
2013	$17,520	--	$11,952	$5,169	$399

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Capella estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $422.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Capella estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $1,002

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,002
How much is Capella application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Capella offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Capella University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$393	$548
For out-of-state students	$393	$548

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Capella University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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