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 Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
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”
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.
Molly - 05/28/2023
This school's idea of mentoring was horrible. I was majoring in Social Work online and had to find my internship; this was almost impossible. There was constant changing of the requirements for the internship, and if you couldn't find one, you could not graduate. It was an Online MSW program, and we were discouraged from communicating with each other outside of class.
One teacher accused everyone of plagiarism, and when I tried to complain, my complaints were ignored. I was told I would have to take the class, fail it, then appeal it. It was a class on writing resumes. I was already in the field; I did not need help writing cover letters. Overall, the school is atrocious.
A group of former students sued them, and nobody bothered to tell me. I could have gotten some of my loans canceled. Only attend this school if you do not have a choice.
Jessica - 05/26/2023
I was enrolled in Walden University to start college a few months ago. I immediately asked to be unenrolled and was given information for Capella. Every since I have had contact with Capella, I feel they listen to me and are very proactive. I start classes June 5
Alysha - 01/13/2022
I absolutely love Capella University! Their unique Flex Path program is everything! I love that I can set my own pace and pay per session rather than per credit hour. It’s so great to be able to breeze through classes than I understand well. I love knowing that the harder I work, the faster I will reach my goal and the less I will pay for it!!
Yadira - 11/11/2021
I am an online student so a lot of the questions didn’t really apply but it’s a mixture. You have some teachers who are open and reach out and actually want to get to know their students and how to help and you have some that are just there for a check.
Ivory - 10/28/2021
Learn a lot throught world class leaders who work in the field I'm studying. Very good teachers and give good advice on health care administration and how to be a leader in health care. Since starting Capella this school has changed my life for the better. I know what my mission is and how I want to make a difference in Healthcare.
deshandrea - 08/28/2021
Very convenient for returning moms. I love the online classes and I love the schedule. You work at your own pace. The instructors are always available. There are so many sources to help you if you don’t understand your course. The tuition is very reasonable. I love the scholarships they have available. Their technical support is great also. They work 24/7. Which is great depending on the times you log in to class and may need help. I love the school..
Timothy - 10/27/2020
I worked ahead during my ADN program to have all GE courses out of the way for when I would start with Capella. I transferred the max amount of credits and had only the core nursing courses of the BSN course to complete. I enrolled as a FlexPath learner and finished my BSN in only 4 months (no, that's not a typo; I wasn't working at the time). I am currently working on my MSN with the same satisfaction and success. I have recommended Capella to many of my previous classmates and coworkers and a number have also started/completed it very happily. I had researched extensively, and I mean EXTENSIVELY, BSN programs. Here is what took me to Capella.
1. They accept ACE transfer credits e.g. from Straighterline, Sophia, and Saylor Academy. This saved me many thousands of dollars.
2. I received a promo code from Capella to complete transferable prerequisite courses on Sophia for $99 each. I could do these classes in a week or less each.
3. Capella does not require specific GE/prerequisite courses. Rather, whatever classes you have already taken fit into "categories" of prerequisites. This pretty much means anything you've ever taken before will fit in somewhere.
4. The FlexPath option allows you to complete classes as fast as you are able. You are billed every 3 months. The sooner you finish, the less you pay.
5. If you want to continue on to do an MSN elsewhere that is not competency based, they do not always know how to make sense of the grading system that Capella's FlexPath uses that doesn't give you a GPA but only offers a "Distinguished" "Proficient" "Basic" or "Non-performance" score. Capella does offer however an unofficial translated transcript to accompany your official transcript that shows that "Distinguished" is an "A", "Proficient" is a "B", and "Basic" is a C. This has satisfied the NP school that I am applying to. (They are even accepting Master's level transfer credits from Capella by the way). I had also looked into doing my BSN with Western Governors University who offers similar competency based coursework, but they do NOT offer a translated transcript and that scared me when I thought of applying to an NP program.
I highly recommend Capella especially to anyone who is anxious to do their BSN from an accredited school as quickly as possible. Yes, it's a serious exercise in self-study - after all, it's a competency based course which means it's on you, not an instructor.
Chericka - 10/23/2020
So far great. Just need instructor who care a little more.
KATIE - 08/16/2020
Capella University is an outstanding university, and is extremely diverse. Their mission of extending high-quality degrees from bachelor's, master's, specialist, doctoral, and certificate programs are for the non-traditional adult seeking to capitalize both their professional and personal potential. Capella believes that education can transform one's life both permanently and immediately.
Nkosana - 07/16/2020
its great school. It focuses not only to young students but also work with working Adult and they have programs that save one money on tuition. I love their flex path program. It will help achieve my goals earlier and it allows me pick when I'm goin to graduate. The focult team is always nice and friendly.
Darcie - 06/22/2020
Capella University is one of the best colleges in the nation, and that is proven with every advisor, financial aid support, and professors. The classes are also intriguing and genuinely makes me look forward to discussion posts and interacting. Sometimes, I forget I am even attending school, due to the amazing virtual atmosphere that Capella University provides.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Capella University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ([email protected])
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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.
Capella University has a variety of academics to choose from such as Education, Healthcare, Business, Technology, Public Service Leadership, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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.50%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
