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Capella University

Minneapolis, MNPrivate For-ProfitCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$17,956
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
18.4K
Students
Large campus body
$48,500
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Capella University is a private for-profit institution located in the city setting of Minneapolis, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 18.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
18.4K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences81% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $175,839
Earnings 5yr: $136,244
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,344
Earnings 5yr: $83,336
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,849
Earnings 5yr: $137,254
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,210
Earnings 5yr: $122,626
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,483
Earnings 5yr: $127,480
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,925
Earnings 5yr: $92,085
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,823
Earnings 5yr: $115,444
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,573
Earnings 5yr: $109,410
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $110,330
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,421
Earnings 5yr: $89,180
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,194
Earnings 5yr: $110,796
Debt: $43,435
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $108,689
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,902
Earnings 5yr: $108,065
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,757
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,140
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,882
Earnings 5yr: $102,252
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $101,426
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,105
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,561
Earnings 5yr: $90,245
Debt: $37,539
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,211
Earnings 5yr: $96,740
Debt: $27,826

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,956
In-State Tuition$14,400
Out-of-State Tuition$14,400
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
31%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,500
+-13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,189

Completion Signals

20%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
42%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,814
Est. Monthly Payment
$95/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

15%
Men
85%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 15% men and 85% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
50%
Part-Time Share
68%
Avg Family Income
$42,477
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