See what life is like as a Capella student
Experience personalized learning that works with your schedule and lifestyle. Study whenever and wherever works best for you.
Connect with other students
Become part of a community that spans all 50 states and more than 20 countries. You’ll have the option to join student groups, Facebook groups, participate in class discussions, chat online, and even meet up with students locally. Additionally, our peer-mentoring program provides an opportunity for you to connect with alumni to share resources, skills and perspectives.
Learning online at Capella
24/7 courseroom access
Unlike at a traditional university, learning online gives you the flexibility to study when you want, where you want.
Courseroom guidance
At the start of each course, you’ll receive a syllabus outlining expectations for each assignment to help you achieve success.
Personalized support
Throughout your education, you’ll have access to a variety of support resources including financial aid and career services.
Student profile
Ambitious, focused, and highly motivated—if that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. When you become a student at Capella, you’ll learn alongside other working professionals who share similar aspirations and levels of experience.
46,310 Current students
141,936 Alumni (degree and certificate recipients)*
157,820 Degree and certificates awarded*
1 Average age
1 Female
1 Male
1 Enrolled part-time*
1 Enrolled full-time*
*University fact sheet published May 14, 2024
Gain the skills to succeed in your field
At Capella, it’s about more than just getting good grades. It’s about learning the skills to help you advance your career. It’s why our academic team is focused on crafting a curriculum that teaches you skills that help support your success. They follow trends and shifts in your industry to design our coursework—so you get an education designed to help you thrive.
Our accreditations
Your degree should be relevant, recognized and respected. As an accredited online university, we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability.