About Capella University

Founded in 1993, Capella University. is a college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 9,393 full time undergraduate students, and 28,176 full time graduate students.

The Capella University Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 22:1. There are 216 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Capella University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,24% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Capella University.

16%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
35%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
32%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
28%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
54%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
34%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
72%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
51%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
70%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
16%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
35%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
32%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
28%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
54%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
34%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
72%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
51%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
70%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
16%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
35%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
32%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
28%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
54%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
34%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
72%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
51%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
6%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
70%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    59 Students rated on-campus housing 2.5 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    25 Students rated off-campus housing 4.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    60 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    92 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    102 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    89 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    85 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    106 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 72 % gave the school a 5.0.

Capella University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Capella University?

108 Students rated Capella University

Tashina - 10/02/2024

It’s great for people that work full-time but still want to complete college. There are also many great accelerated learning programs.

shamya - 07/16/2024

Capella University is a great school, the schools online courses can be completed at any time and from any location, making it ideal for me since I am a working professionals, parents and have a busy schedules. Cappella gives me the opportunity to access online courses allow students to learn at their own pace, which is beneficial for those who may need to review material multiple times or accelerate their learning. Capella is a for-profit institution that focuses on online learning. The acceptance rate is 100 per cent, as you could expect from a profit-making institution. It required a considerable amount of independent work. Overall, the professors to be helpful and the staff responsive.

Kelly - 01/02/2024

Capella has many students, staff, and professors that could provide mentorship opportunities and stimulating conversations. This my first semester and already I feel connected to my program and students. Everyone is very respectful and courteous of one another's cultural differences.

Cyd - 06/02/2023

Capella University offers a wide range of programs and degrees online, providing students with a fantastic learning experience. The university stands out for its abundance of resources, including a user-friendly online platform and a comprehensive digital library. The professors are knowledgeable and supportive, offering real-world experience and timely feedback. Capella University is committed to student success and provides valuable support services such as academic advising and tutoring. Overall, it offers a rewarding and fulfilling educational experience for both working professionals and individuals seeking higher education.

Capella University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Capella University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Capella University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't worry so much. Everything is going to work out. Enjoy your time in school. You're going to be learning in and out of the classroom.

    Read all 109 answers

  3. What's unique about your campus?

    This college respect's working adults and there are many undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees that can be solely completed online.

    Read all 23 answers

  4. Describe the students at your school.

    I would say the majority of my classmates are driven to succed because many of them have returned to school as adults to change or advance their respective careers.

    Read all 21 answers

  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I am glad I decided to go to Capella, there is nothing I would change.

    Read all 19 answers

  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There is not that I don't like about my school. However to some, it could be the online environment.

    Read all 19 answers

  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The individuals that attend this university should be looking to further their education with the latest academics and technology offered. Capella is a top knotch university with outstanding online courses; interaction with the instructors is a accomplished and the learners interact with each other on a daily bases. Capella's online classes are outfitted very well for the individuals who already have a career and want succeed further in their careers.

    Read all 18 answers

  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Capella University has afforded me the opportunity to learn that I can balance work-life-school and though it is a struggle it can be done while allowing me the opportunity to achieve my life long dream of a degree. I

    Read all 15 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who has difficutly communicating in the written word should not attend this school. Although all the classes are online, casual social-networking writing styles are not accepted as scholarly forms of communication in discusscions and papers are required to substantiate subject knowledge.

    Read all 15 answers

  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    thenew iguide HAS CAUSED MY GRADEs from 4.0 for the last year there to a 3.0 or so, because of the waste of time trying to figure things out and find posts or figure out if my material went though correctly, I waste so much extra time and it causes much stress, frustration and at times late Work! Lynn Athans (lathans@capellauniversity.edu)

    Read all 14 answers

  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The school understands that people have lives outside the classroom.

    Read all 13 answers

  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    I believe they are best known for Education and Psychology programs. The Psychology program is fantastic!

    Read all 8 answers

  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Capella has a good Information Technology degre program that can be obtained via online learning; the teachers are helpful and encouraging, and the online classroom is easy to use.

    Read all 5 answers

  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    They are a fantastic accredited school. They support you every step of the journey.

    Read all 4 answers

  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    none

    Read all 4 answers

  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The classes. They are all online

    Read all 3 answers

  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    Capella University has a variety of academics to choose from such as Education, Healthcare, Business, Technology, Public Service Leadership, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

    Read all 1 answers

  18. What are the most popular classes offered?

    Basic requirements. Study hard, they will become the basis for your education, and you will learn good academic habits.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

72%

female

28%

male

9,393

Total Undergrad Enrollment

28,176

Total Grad Students

95%

Out-Of-State

2%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
21%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
46%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

50% of students attending Capella University receive some sort of financial aid. 50% were awarded federal grants. While 50% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,998

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$438

Books and Supplies

$4,122

Room and Board

18,558

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,538
$30 - $48K
N/A
$48 - $75K
N/A
$75 - $110K
N/A
$110K & UP
N/A

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