- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $16,975 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Capella University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Capella University reviews each application.
Capella University acceptance rate
Capella University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Capella University is a private for-profit 4-year university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with 18,366 undergraduates.
AP credit
Capella University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,975 a year at Capella University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Capella University with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Capella University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is Capella University's acceptance rate?
Capella University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Capella University?
Yes. Capella University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Capella University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,975 a year at Capella University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Capella University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Capella UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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