Capella University

www.capella.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,436

0.754% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,975

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

43,915

23.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25%

2 Graduates

About

Capella University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Capella University were Registered Nursing (5,561 degrees awarded), General Psychology (556 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (519 degrees).

In 2023, 16,231 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capella University. 84.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,864 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,114 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capella University is $14,436, which is $−16,567 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Capella University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 18,664 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Capella University is $14,436, which is $16,568 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,975.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Capella University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,436

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Capella University was $14,436. The cost of tuition at Capella University is $−16,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$16,975

2023 Value

13.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Capella University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,975. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Capella University grew by 13.7%.

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

$6,270

Room and Board

$429

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capella University was of $6,270 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $429. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.66% 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

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Capella University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 43% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Capella University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 18664 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Capella University had a total enrollment of 43,915 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Capella University is 10,440 students and the part-time enrollment is 33,475. This means that 23.8% of students enrolled at Capella University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capella University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.5% White, 28.5% Black or African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.54% Two or More Races, 3.44% Asian, 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Capella University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capella University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43,915 students. The full-time enrollment at Capella University is 10,440 and the part-time enrollment is 33,475. This means that 23.8% of students enrolled at Capella University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

23%

2023 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 23%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2023)

White
20,406 enrolled students
Black or African American
12,526 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,540 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capella University is 46.5% White, 28.5% Black or African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.54% Two or More Races, 3.44% Asian, 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.414% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 1,721 students (3.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 11,317 more women than men received degrees from Capella University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capella University is white (7,864 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,114 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Capella University is Registered Nursing (5,561 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (556 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (519 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (2,709 degrees awarded), Health (9,978 degrees), and Education (869 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 (1,758,976 people), Registered nurses (1,638,143 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,785 people), Other managers (940,561 people), and Secondary school teachers (584,698 people).

The most specialized majors at Capella University in 2023 are Psychology (2,709 degrees awarded), Health (9,978 degrees), Education (869 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (264 degrees), and Business (2,005 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Capella University are Psychology (2,709 degrees awarded), Health (9,978 degrees), Education (869 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (264 degrees), and Business (2,005 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,634,036 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,072,353 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (803,021 people), Computer Systems Design (604,587 people), and Outpatient care centers (551,082 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.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
5,561 degrees awarded
General Psychology
556 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
519 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Capella University was Registered Nursing with 5,561 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Capella University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,457

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

13,774

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,457 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University, which is 0.178 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (13,774).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 545 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.109 times less than the 5,017 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 5,017 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.21 times more than the 545 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Capella University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Capella University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,864 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,781 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capella University is white (7,864 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,114 degrees).

6.1% of degree recipients (990 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
6,723 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3,562 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,475 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capella University is white female (6,723 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (3,562 degrees).

Operations

Capella University employs 168 No academic ranks. Most academics at Capella University are Female No academic rank (121), and Male No academic rank (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capella University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 324 employees, Sales and related, with 207 employees, and Management with 201 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$175M

2023 Salaries

7.53%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Capella University paid a median of $175M in salaries, a 7.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.95% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.07% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.1M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2023, Capella University paid a total of $15.1M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.65% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

168 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

324 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capella University was No academic rank with 168 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capella University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 324 employees, Sales and related with 207 employees, and Management with 201 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capella University was Female No academic rank with 121 employees, and Male No academic rank with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Capella University.

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