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Capella University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

Capella’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is likely, so your real work is judging whether the format, cost, and support match how you learn. The 42% freshman retention and 20% six-year graduation rates make it worth building a clear plan for time, pacing, and accountability before you enroll.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Capella University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Capella University enrolls 18,366 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Capella has a freshman retention rate of 42% and a 6-year graduation rate of 20%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 41:1.

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Undergrad Enrollment18,366
Freshman Retention42%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio41:1
Graduation Rate20%
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Capella University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Capella is test-optional, so use this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve summer and fall senior-year sittings for retakes if a higher score could strengthen your application. Since Capella’s listed scholarships do not require specific SAT or ACT scores, do not schedule retakes around scholarship deadlines unless another college on your list needs scores.

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What you'll actually pay

Capella is a private for-profit university, with tuition and fees of $14,990. Students can use the FAFSA to explore federal aid options and review program-specific scholarships or payment plans.

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Tuition and Fees$14,990
Room and Board$7,350
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$50
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at Grad$8,000

Capella’s estimated total cost of attendance is about $22,340, combining $14,990 in tuition and fees with $7,350 for room and board. Institutional scholarship opportunities listed by Capella range from $3,000 to $20,000, so actual costs can vary by program and eligibility. For context, average debt at graduation is $8,000.

Student life at Capella University

Activities and Organizations

Student activities and organization details coming soon.

Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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