Capella University

www.capella.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,148

2021 Average Net Price

$17,840

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.17%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

38,716

20.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

2 Graduates

About

Capella University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Capella University were Registered Nursing (3,199 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (647 degrees), and General Psychology (480 degrees).

In 2021, 14,837 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capella University. 82.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,036 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,367 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capella University is $14,148, which is $−14,844 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Capella University is $14,148, which is $−14,844 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,840.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Capella University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,148

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Capella University was $14,148. The cost of tuition at Capella University is $−14,844 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$17,840

2021 Value

5.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Capella University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,840. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Capella University grew by 5.72%.

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

$5,463

Room and Board

$429

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capella University was of $5,463 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.76% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $429. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.694% 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

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Capella University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20% with respect to 2020, when 65% 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.

1.17%

2019 Default Rate

214

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Capella University was 1.17%, which represents 214 out of the 18233 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 38,716 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Capella University is 7,783 students and the part-time enrollment is 30,933. This means that 20.1% of students enrolled at Capella University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capella University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 26.4% Black or African American, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Asian, 3.09% Two or More Races, 0.46% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.403% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Capella University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capella University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Capella University is 7,783 and the part-time enrollment is 30,933. This means that 20.1% of students enrolled at Capella University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

60%

2021 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 60%. 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 (2021)

White
18,221 enrolled students
Black or African American
10,220 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,196 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capella University is 47.1% White, 26.4% Black or African American, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Asian, 3.09% Two or More Races, 0.46% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.403% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 3,080 students (7.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 9,559 more women than men received degrees from Capella University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capella University is white (7,036 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3367 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Capella University is Registered Nursing (3,199 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (647 degrees) and General Psychology (480 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (2,354 degrees awarded), Health (7,475 degrees), and EDUCATION. (1,463 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 (1,899,522 people), Registered nurses (1,500,729 people), Accountants & auditors (1,087,953 people), Other managers (849,563 people), and Financial managers (506,673 people).

The most specialized majors at Capella University in 2021 are Psychology (2,354 degrees awarded), Health (7,475 degrees), EDUCATION. (1,463 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (312 degrees), and Business (2,407 degrees) (as of 2021).

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

The most specialized majors at Capella University are Psychology (2,354 degrees awarded), Health (7,475 degrees), EDUCATION. (1,463 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (312 degrees), and Business (2,407 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,591,695 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,021,152 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (775,842 people), Computer Systems Design (555,776 people), and Insurance carriers (539,889 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 (2021)

Applied Behavior Analysis
882 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
546 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
535 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Capella University was Applied Behavior Analysis with 882 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,639

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

12,198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,639 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University, which is 0.216 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (12,198).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 457 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.557 times less than the 820 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2893 degrees were awarded to men at Capella University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.77 times more than the 330 male recipients with that same degree.

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 2021 at Capella University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
7,036 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,367 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,277 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capella University is white (7,036 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3367 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (2,077 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
5,810 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,829 degrees awarded
White Male
1,226 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capella University is white female (5,810 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (2829 degrees).

Operations

Capella University employs 177 No academic ranks. Most academics at Capella University are Female No academic rank (129), and Male No academic rank (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capella University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 328 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 238 employees, and Management with 155 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$173M

2021 Salaries

6.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Capella University paid a median of $173M in salaries, a 6.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.3M

Instructional Salaries

177

Number of Employees

In 2021, Capella University paid a total of $15.3M to 177 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.85% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

177 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

328 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capella University was No academic rank with 177 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capella University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 328 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 238 employees, and Management with 155 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capella University was Female No academic rank with 129 employees, and Male No academic rank with 48 employees.

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