Capella University

Capella University is a private school in an urban setting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Capella University was founded in 1993 and now enrolls around 36,375 students a year, including 7,487 undergrads.

Planning to play sports? Capella University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Capella University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Capella University on the Student Life page.

Is Capella University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what Capella University offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Capella University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Capella University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Capella University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Capella University meets 90% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $8,000 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Capella University. Based on this information, how does Capella University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Capella University a good school for you?

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Where is Capella University Located?

Capella University is located in the urban setting of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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