Capella University
tuition & fees
$14,400
graduate tuition & fees
$15,092
Student Population
47,761
online students
47,761
Number of Programs
307
Financial Aid Amount
$3,945
Graduation Rate
20%
Capella University is a Private, 4 years college located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Capella ranked 402nd in National Universities and 26th in Minnesota Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 47,761 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 41 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
Capella University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Capella University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389 |
| Phone | 866-808-4080 |
| WEB | www.capella.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.capella.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.capella.edu/admissions-requirements/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.capella.edu/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.capella.edu/tuition-financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.capella.edu/tuition-financial-aid/military/benefits/ |
| Disability Service | www.capella.edu/capella-experience/support/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Capella University has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
Capella's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,400 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -0.25% compared to the last year's rate ($14,436).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,092. The graduate tuition increased by 0.17% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,400 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,092 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 47,761 students have enrolled at Capella (2024-2025). Among them, 47,761 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Capella has 18,366 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 29,395 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 47,761 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 18,366 |
| Graduate Students | 29,395 |
| Online Enrollment | 47,761 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Capella offers 307 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 307 out of the 307 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Capella
| Number of programs | 307 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 307 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |