Capella University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$14,400
Out-of-State Tuition$14,400
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Capella University vs. State and National Averages

Capella UniversityMN AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$14,400$17,056$18,082
vs. average—-16%-20%

Other colleges in Minneapolis

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignPrivate nonprofit705$45,484
Augsburg UniversityPrivate nonprofit2,494$45,452
North Central UniversityPrivate nonprofit709$32,220
Dunwoody College of TechnologyPrivate nonprofit1,533$27,836
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesPublic31,855$17,214

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Capella University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,189
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)20%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$14,968
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants39%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over92%
First-generation students50%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Capella University?

In-state tuition at Capella University is $14,400 and out-of-state tuition is $14,400, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Capella University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Capella University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Capella University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Capella University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Capella University?

Capella University enrolls about 18,364 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 41:1.

Is Capella University expensive?

In-state tuition at Capella University is $14,400, which is 16% below the MN average of $17,056.

How much do graduates of Capella University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Capella University are $42,189 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Capella University take on?

The median debt among Capella University graduates who borrowed is $14,968, according to College Scorecard.