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Capella University

Why Choose Capella

Quality. Flexibility. Community.

Discover a fresh and compelling take on higher learning. Capella University's mission is to extend access to high quality doctoral, bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs to adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. We do this with flexible, online degree programs that are regionally and professionally accredited, challenging to our students, and highly relevant to employers.

Make a Difference

Capella helps create new opportunities. Not only can you change your life, you can make a difference in the lives of others.

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Giving Back

Capella programs can ignite a desire to help others and inspire a commitment to strengthen communities.

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84%of Capella graduates advance professionally within 5 years of graduation.

34,977 degrees awarded

95% of alumni are satisfied with their experience at Capella

Education That Matters

Capella's accredited degree programs are competency-based, meaning they are designed to provide the meaningful skills and tangible experience required for success in the workplaces, community, and beyond. Because we work with leading employers, we understand the core competencies that are in demand. We continually review and adapt our programs to ensure our graduates are poised to succeed in the job market.

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Nearly every one of my final projects through my master's and then on into the doctoral program has tied directly into what I was doing at work.

Competency-based Education
Cliff Gilmore, MS, Organization and Management

Reach Your Goals Your Own Way

Map out an academic plan that fits your life. and complete your course requirements in the time and place of your choice. Capella's online programs ensure that you'll stay connected to your instructors, fellow learners, and our support staff. You'll walk away with a relevant degree from an accredited university, valuable skills you can apply immediately, and a real education that will enrich your career and life.

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The Support You Need To Succeed

Map out an academic plan that fits your life. and complete your course requirements in the time and place of your choice. Capella's online programs ensure that you'll stay connected to your instructors, fellow learners, and our support staff. You'll walk away with a relevant degree from an accredited university, valuable skills you can apply immediately, and a real education that will enrich your career and life.

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A Lifetime of Career Services

Capella's Career Center provides comprehensive support to students and alumni. We'll be there to help you through every stage, whether you're preparing for a new career or striving to advance in your field, with everything from career exploration to job search and career management strategies. And exclusive to Capella students and alumni, we'll provide you with free, lifetime access to Career Link, our job search site.

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At a higher rate than graduates of private, public, and other for-profit schools, Capella business alumni strongly agree that the student support services received were helpful.

Noel-Levitz Business Program Alumni Study, 2012

From my management classes, I now have a better understanding of how supply chain and inventory management actually works. That helps me apply what I've learned to find better ways of doing things.

Carol Roman
Currently pursuing a BS in Business, Specialization: Management and Leadership

The curriculum dovetailed so nicely with what was happening at Wells Fargo. I kept noticing a synchronicity between the courses I was taking and the situations I was encountering in my work.

Vicki O'Day, BS
2005 Graduate, Program: Business

Capella has really afforded me opportunities that I thought I would never, ever in my lifetime see — the places I've gone, the things I've done.

Kenneth Triplin, BS
2006 Graduate, Specialization: Network Technology

Every class that I took, the knowledge was immediately applicable to my job. I could instantly apply my learning to a real-world situation and use it while it was still fresh.

Jeanne Bernui, MS
2006 Graduate, Specialization: Instructional Design for Online Learning

Honoring What's Important

Capella honors the sacrifice made by the men and women in the military and their families. Whether you are stateside or overseas, a service member, veteran, or spouse, you can find valuable financial, academic, and personal support as well as a community that respects your service.

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