Capella University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,400

0.249% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,199

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

47,761

26.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

20%

3 Graduates

About

Capella University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Capella University were Registered Nursing (7,779 degrees awarded), General Psychology (807 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (502 degrees).

In 2024, 19,175 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capella University. 85.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9,018 degrees), 1.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5,205 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capella University is $14,400, which is $−17,520 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Capella University is $14,400, which is $17,520 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,199.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Capella University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Capella University was $14,400. The cost of tuition at Capella University is $−17,520 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Capella University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,199

2024 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Capella University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,199. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Capella University grew by 1.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Capella University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,870

Room and Board

$422

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capella University was of $6,870 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.57% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $422. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.63% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Capella University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Capella University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.38% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Capella University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Capella University had a total enrollment of 47,761 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Capella University is 12,545 students and the part-time enrollment is 35,216. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Capella University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capella University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.4% White, 29.9% Black or African American, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 3.48% Asian, 0.446% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.352% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Capella University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capella University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47,761 students. The full-time enrollment at Capella University is 12,545 and the part-time enrollment is 35,216. This means that 26.3% of students enrolled at Capella University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Capella University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

42%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Capella University was 42%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Capella University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Capella University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
21,190 enrolled students
Black or African American
14,292 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,411 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capella University is 44.4% White, 29.9% Black or African American, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 3.48% Asian, 0.446% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.352% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,747 students (3.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 13,445 more women than men received degrees from Capella University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capella University is white (9,018 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5,205 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Capella University is Registered Nursing (7,779 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (807 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (502 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Capella University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (3,113 degrees awarded), Health (12,709 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (240 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capella University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,780,072 people), Registered nurses (1,685,818 people), Accountants & auditors (1,079,034 people), Other managers (971,118 people), and Financial managers (579,428 people).

The most specialized majors at Capella University in 2024 are Psychology (3,113 degrees awarded), Health (12,709 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (240 degrees), Business (2,028 degrees), and Education (711 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capella University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Capella University are Psychology (3,113 degrees awarded), Health (12,709 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (240 degrees), Business (2,028 degrees), and Education (711 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capella University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,723,567 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,233,649 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (847,883 people), Computer Systems Design (695,425 people), and Outpatient care centers (635,924 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Capella University.

Accounting

Most Common (2024)

3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Capella University was Accounting with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Capella University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,865

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

16,310

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,865 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University, which is 0.176 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (16,310).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Capella University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 853 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.123 times less than the 6,926 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 6,926 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.12 times more than the 853 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
9,018 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5,205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,369 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capella University is white (9,018 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5,205 degrees).

4.28% of degree recipients (821 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
7,693 degrees awarded
White Female
6,723 degrees awarded
White Female
6,087 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capella University is white female (7,693 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (6,723 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Capella University had a total salary expenditure of 431M. Capella University employs 177 No academic ranks. Most academics at Capella University are Female No academic rank (133), and Male No academic rank (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capella University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 354 employees, Sales and related, with 226 employees, and Management with 214 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$187M

2024 Salaries

6.83%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Capella University paid a median of $187M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($431M) and a 6.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.53% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.95% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

177

Number of Employees

In 2024, Capella University paid a total of $16.2M to 177 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.69% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capella University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 354 employees, Sales and related with 226 employees, and Management with 214 employees.

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