Capella University

Capella University Overview

Capella University is a private school in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Capella University was founded in 1993 and enrolls 11,781 undergrads and no graduate students.

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.

2022 Capella University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Tuition	$9,960
Percent of Need Met	90%

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Is Capella University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Capella University offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Capella University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure 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 Outlook Capella University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Capella University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Capella University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

For information on Capella University's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $8,000 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Capella University.

Based on this information, does Capella University seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Capella University a good school for you?

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Where is Capella University?

Capella University is located in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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