Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 326730
- Phone: (304) 469-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
418FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,051Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Capella University
300 West Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, WV
Capella University is an accredited institution of higher learning that offers online education at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels including bachelor's, MBA / master's, and doctoral degrees. Capella University also offers the Education Specialist (EdS) degree, and many professional certificates for working adults who wish to upgrade their career skills.
Capella University has been internationally recognized for the quality of its online education programs. Capella has received accreditations, state approvals, certifications and many recognitions and designations.
Capella offers special resources and support programs for military veterans and their families. The university has won several "top military-friendly university" awards.
Capella University Mission Statement:
The mission of Capella University is to extend access to high quality bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. This mission is fulfilled through innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.
History
In 1991, former CEO of Tonka Corporation, Stephen Shank, founded Capella University. Shank felt traditional universities did not meet the needs of many working adults, and he envisioned a university that working people could attend conveniently from any location. Capella University initially offered online graduate degrees in management, education and human services. Today Capella offers 44 undergraduate and graduate degrees in 136 areas of specialization.
Academics
Courses are offered throughout the year so that students may enroll in a program at any time, to fit their busy schedule.
Capella University students may choose from a variety of degree programs including business management, health care, higher education, capital management, information technology, K-12 education, mental health, public administration, and public safety, among others.
Colleges and Schools
Capella University offers more than 40 academic degree programs with 136 specializations, through its schools, which include:
- School of Business and Technology
- School of Education
- School of Public Service Leadership
- Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Undergraduate Studies
Student Life
Students can use "Capella Mobile," an iPhone application and mobile site that works on nearly all mobile devices, to access a Course Dashboard, degree plan, Capella News, financial aid alerts, contacts and more.
Community Life
Capella University faculty and staff participate in many annual events around the country, including academic, professional and community events.
Capella University faculty and staff also provide free live webinars to working professionals. These free web seminars aim to provide strategies for career advancement to working professionals.
Capella offers and online "Community Map" so students can connect to faculty and other students in a virtual "community."
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Capella University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $14,000-$17,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $390 to $470 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $6,765 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 50% | $6,839 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Capella University may offer services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2011)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2011)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2010)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, D, M)
- Human Resources (B, C, D, M)
- Project Management (B, D, M)
- Accounting (B, C, D, M)
- Management Science (B, C, D, M)
- Purchasing and Procurement (D, M)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (C, D, M)
- Entrepreneurship (C, M)
- Finance (B, D, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, D, M)
- Organizational Leadership (D, M)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Guidance Counselor (C, D, M)
- Education (C, D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, D, M)
- Higher Education Administration (C, D, M)
- Special Education (M)
- ESL (M)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
- Healthcare Administration (B, C, D, M)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (C, M)
- Health Informatics (B, C, M)
- Public Health (C, D, M)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (C, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (C, D, M)
- Organizational Psychology (D, M)
- Developmental And Child Psychology (M)
- Clinical Psychology (D, M)
- Forensic Psychology (M)
- School Psychology (C, D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (D, M)
- Public Administration (D, M)
- Social Work (D)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D, M)
- Disaster Management (B, D, M)
- Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism (C, M)
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (D, M)
Other Career Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Capella University.
- Herzing University - Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN (7 miles away)
- Academy College in Battle Creek, MI (8 miles away)
- National American University - Sioux Falls in Rapid City, SD (199 miles away)
- Herzing University - Madison in Madison, WI (235 miles away)
- Morrison Institute of Technology in Palos Hills, IL (275 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 326730
- Phone: (304) 469-0000 x0000
- School Homepage