Capella is a pioneering online university dedicated to exceptional learning outcomes that drive professional growth. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we've been transforming higher education to support working adults for nearly three decades.

private for-profit Capella University is a private for-profit, online university headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school is owned by the publicly traded Strategic Education, Inc. and delivers most of its education online.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Capella University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,781, and admissions are selective.

Learner Technical Support

• Academic Calendars.
• Admissions Center.
• Alumni Resources.
• Capella Support Services.
• Community Discussions.
• Course Materials.
• Library.
• Online Writing Centers.

A leader in online education since 1993, we're experienced in learning that works for busy people. Our programs are professionally aligned to help students meet current and future challenges in a chosen field.

It's regionally accredited so it's as credible as a university can be. Every university exists to educate and all accredited universities, including Capella, are reputable.

Accreditation. Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Baccalaureate and graduate level teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Capella's curriculum has been entirely competency-based since 2002. FlexPath, launched in 2013, is a way of delivering competency-based education in a direct assessment model (i.e., without credits and “seat time”).

The Resource Kit fee is a flat fee that covers all your required course materials, regardless of how many courses you take during that quarter. It includes books, software, test kits, labs, eBooks, and more.

The Resource Kit optimizes your course experience by providing all of the resources you need for your program - and helps to stabilize your expenses each term.

Plaintiffs claimed that the university misrepresented the eligibility of its programs for federal student loan forgiveness, leading students to accumulate significant debt with limited avenues for relief.