Capella University
Capella University is one of the twenty private, for-profit 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in an urban area, in Minneapolis.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 36,284 students attend the school.Capella University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,788, and fees were $462. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,788 and $462 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students36,284 |
Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelFor-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate50% |
Nursing Programs
In addition to the RN to BSN completion programs, the school also offers a RN to BSN/MSN Combined Option that can be completed in 3.25 years. The program will results in both bachelors and masters degree.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 48 | 510 |
Master's degree | 9 | 95 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 2 | 45 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 9 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1997 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $383/credit | |
In State Students | $383/credit | |
Out of State Students | $383/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $532/credit | |
In State Students | $532/credit | |
Out of State Students | $532/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $17,235 | $17,235 | $17,235 |
ADN | 70 | $26,810 | $26,810 | $26,810 |
BSN | 125 | $47,875 | $47,875 | $47,875 |
FNP | 50 | $26,600 | $26,600 | $26,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Capella University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 100% | $3,294 |
Other Federal Grant | 25% | $500 |
State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $1,500 |
Federal Student Loans | 75% | $7,374 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$15,667
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,209 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,125 |
$48,001 to $75,000-- |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
9,210
Undergrads
27,074
Graduates
28,357
Women
7,927
Men
7%
Full-time
93%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
38% |
Black/African American |
27% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
23% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.