Capella University

Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit · Bachelor's degrees · City · Online only

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About Capella University

Capella University is a large, private for-profit institution in Minneapolis, MN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 18,364 students. 20% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,189.

Open

Acceptance

$17,956

Net price

18,364

Enrollment

20%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,956

Average net price

$14,400

In-state tuition

$14,400

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$425

Books & supplies

$22,820

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

47%

Students with federal loans

$14,968

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,485

$30–48K

$17,324

$48–75K

$17,490

$75–110K

$21,292

$110K+

$22,820

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing80.4%

Psychology9.2%

Business8.6%

Computer Science1.6%

After Graduation

$42,189

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,500

Median earnings (6 yrs)

20%

Graduation rate

42%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$1,815

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

18,364

Total enrollment

68%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

85% women

15% men

Race & ethnicity

White

44%

Black

28%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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