2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,840

Net Price

%

Admitted

%

Enrolled

50%

Graduation Rate

32/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Capella University

is a private for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 38,716. In 2021, there were 4,450 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #31 in Minnesota and ranks #1353 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

4,450

Total Enrollment

38,716

Type

Private For-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Capella University

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#31

Minnesota Rank

Combining ranking factors for 32 schools that offer psychology degrees in Minnesota, Capella University ranks #31.

#1353

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Capella University ranks #1353.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Capella University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. At the master level Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Family Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Medical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychometrics Psychology, Research Psychology and Sport Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Research Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMAPhD
Applied Psychology63
Clinical Psychology4915
Counseling and Applied Psychology1191,32071
Counseling Psychology1
Developmental Psychology1314
Educational Psychology768
Family Psychology12
Forensic Psychology74
General Psychology45413460
Industrial Organizational Psychology12037
Marriage and Family Therapy157190
Medical Social Work209
Mental Health Counseling440440
Psychometrics Psychology4
Research Psychology1354
School Psychology10
Social Work69
Sport Psychology44
Total Graduates4547163,001279
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Capella University. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Minnesota universities is 4,703. On average, all Minnesota institutions admit 73% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Capella University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 60%. Compared to all Minnesota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for Capella University is 50%, compared to 63% for all Minnesota universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare Capella to Minnesota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Capella University to the average of all Minnesota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

Capella

0

Applicants

%

Percent Admitted

%

Percent Enrolled

60%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

MN Colleges

4,703

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 177 or 13% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 1,156 or 87% part-time faculty members employed at Capella University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 177 or 13%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

Capella

32 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

13%

Percent Full-Time

87%

Percent Part-Time

13%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MN Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

54%

Percent Full-Time

46%

Percent Part-Time

53%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Capella University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $14,148, and the average cost for books and supplies is $422.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,784 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Capella University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Capella University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$0
On-Campus Living Expenses$0
Total Living Expenses$0
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$14,148
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$422
Total Undergraduate Expenses$14,570
In-State, Graduate Tuition$14,784
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$14,784
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Capella University is $17,840. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Capella University to all Minnesota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

Capella

$14,570

Cost to Attend

$3,506

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,840

Net Price

MN Colleges

$37,591

Cost to Attend

$15,455

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,480

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 10 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 6,181 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $3,506.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid6,181$3,506
Pell Grants3,960$3,107
Federal Student Loans3,870$8,282
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Capella University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

Capella

6,181

Grant or Scholarship Aid

44%

Grants or Scholarships

3,960

Number of Pell Grants

28%

Pell Grants

3,870

Federal Student Loans

28%

Federal Student Loans

MN Colleges

3,049

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,165

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,853

Federal Student Loans

31%

Federal Student Loans

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