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Capella University

#2048 in US ranking Minneapolis, MN
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,267
Tuition & fees
$14,990
Avg. aid
$3,945
Receiving aid
72%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
20%
Median salary
$86,153
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Capella University?

Capella's most relevant recurring academic milestone is commencement, which brings degree completers together to mark graduation from an otherwise largely online program. Participation arrangements and ceremony locations can change, so graduates should use the current commencement information when planning travel.

Online academic programming and program-related gatherings may also connect students with peers and faculty. Capella should not be assumed to have the homecoming schedule, game-day customs or campus festivals associated with a residential university; prospective students seeking a particular event should verify its current schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Capella University?

Capella does not offer college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students arrange their own accommodation, and there is no residential first-year experience or campus meal plan to include in an enrollment decision.

Students studying from home still need to budget for housing and food. Those traveling for a required residency, clinical experience or commencement should separately account for lodging, meals and transportation. Estimated living expenses in a financial-aid budget are planning figures, not evidence that the university provides a room or dining service.

Capella University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Capella University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
41:1

Capella University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Capella University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Capella University Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

No

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Capella University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Capella University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.