Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$15k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Tuition
$14,436
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
43,911
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,436
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$6,870
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$27,936
Net price (after aid)$18,305
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,901
$30k – $48k$17,057
$48k – $75k$20,489
$75k – $110k$22,029
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,189
Median debt at graduation$14,968
Est. monthly loan payment$159
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
23%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
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Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.4k
Net price
$18.3k
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$15k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.2k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Academics
Program format
Online
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Areas of study
Health SciencesCommunicationsEducationBusinessLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsComputer Science
Programs (17)
Health Sciences
Nursing
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Business
Accounting
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
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About Capella University
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- Where is Capella University located?
- Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Capella University?
- Capella University is a private university based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Capella University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Capella University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Capella University?
- Capella University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,436 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Capella University?
- Capella University reports total enrollment of approximately 43,911 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Capella University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Capella University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Capella University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Capella University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/capella-university