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Capella University

College admissions information for Capella University.

General Information

Contact Information
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
www.capella.edu
Click here to request information
General Info:(888) 227-3552
Financial Aid:(888) 227-3552
Admissions:(888) 227-3552
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Type of Institution
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
One but less than two year certificate
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Post-master's certificate

Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance Learning opportunities

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Capella University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Dual Credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
14,111 (2,125 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
4% under 25, 94% over 25
Campus Housing
No

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$75
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants512229
Percent admitted100100100
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time000
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time657359
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school recordX
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT
ACT
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $10,440 $10,440 $9,450
Out-of-State $10,440 $10,440 $9,450
Books and Supplies $1,050 $1,050 $1,050
Living Arrangement
Off Campus
Room and Board $4,500 $4,500 $4,500
Other $450 $450 $450
Off Campus with Family
Other $450 $450 $450
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
Off Campus $16,440 $16,440 $15,450
Off Campus with Family $11,940 $11,940 $10,950
Out-Of-State
Off Campus $16,440 $16,440 $15,450
Off Campus with Family $11,940 $11,940 $10,950
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

Blog

Capella University Awards $100,000 in Military Scholarships (Centre Daily Times)

Sep 5 2008

Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited(a), fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults, has awarded $100,000 in military scholarships. Approximately 16 percent of Capella's 23,700 students are affiliated with the military.

Capella University Awards $100,000 in Military Scholarships (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

Sep 5 2008

MINNEAPOLIS----Capella University , an accredited, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults, has awarded $100,000 in military scholarships.

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