Below Average

Score: 41/100

Capella University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%

Outcomes

43/100

Affordability

50/100

Resources

35/100

Experience

36/100

Prestige

38/100

Quick Stats

43,915

Total Enrollment

33%

Graduation Rate

23%

Retention Rate

36.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Capella University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Clinical Nurse Leader

of 5 schools

#20

Nursing Education

of 22 schools

#22

Clinical/Medical Social Work

of 22 schools

#22

Developmental and Child Psychology

of 23 schools

#24

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,436	$14,436

Financial Aid

86%

Receive Any Aid

64%

Receive Pell Grants

73%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 7,779 grads/yr Applied Behavior Analysis 1,277 grads/yr Psychology, General 1,048 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 997 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 985 grads/yr Nursing Administration 781 grads/yr Nursing Education 755 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 663 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 489 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 441 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Social Work 393 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 274 grads/yr Project Management 234 grads/yr Nursing Practice 221 grads/yr Medical Informatics 220 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 173 grads/yr Clinical Nurse Leader 171 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 145 grads/yr Developmental and Child Psychology 144 grads/yr Public Health, General 138 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Capella University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Industrial-organizational psychologists

$110k/yr 5,600 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Student Demographics

43,915

Total Students

84%

Women

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Hispanic 13%

Black 29%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 8%

25-64 (Adult) 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Capella University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Capella University?

Tuition at Capella University is $14,436 for in-state students and $14,436 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Capella University?

The graduation rate at Capella University is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Capella University a good school?

Capella University has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Capella University?

Capella University has a total enrollment of 43,915 students.

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