Capella University
Capella University (Capella) is a four-years, private (for-profit) school located in Minneapolis, MN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Capella University is a completely online college that all degrees can be earned entirely through the distance learning.
The Capella's 2022 tuition & fees is $14,148. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,506.
The school has a total enrollment of 38,930 and the students to faculty ratio is 32 to 1 (3.13%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $72,600 and it varies by field of study.
Capella ranked 264th in National Universities and 29th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Capella University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 866-808-4080 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Capella University are $14,148. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $14,784.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,148 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,801.
| Undergraduate | $14,148 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $14,784 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $14,148 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $14,801 |
The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The average graduation rate is 50%. Total 38,930 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $72,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Network and System Administration/Administrator program shows the highest salary with $77,500 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Graduation Rate » | 50% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 45%(full-time), 36% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3.13% (32 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 38,930 (11,781 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $4,506 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $72,600 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $36,700 - $77,500 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
At Capella University, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| Degrees From Online Classes Completely | |
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | No |
Capella provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Capella.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | No |
| Dormitory Capacity | No Campus Housing Facilities Provided |
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