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Capella University

Minneapolis, MNPrivate for-profit HLCCapella University

Capella University is a Minneapolis-based online university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in two online learning formats: FlexPath (self-paced, flat tuition per 12-week billing session) and GuidedPath (10-week quarters, tuition per quarter credit). Several programs include practicums, internships, or virtual or in-person residencies.

Verified online degrees

4 programs verified so far (1 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 doctoral). The university may offer more online degrees than we have verified.

Capella University

BS in Business

Bachelor'sBSBachelor of Science in Business
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA) · Management
Administering location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 14 months with FlexPath (FlexPath format; based on fastest 25 percent of students; varies with transfer credits and pace) · 180 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $375 – $415 per credit · All online students — GuidedPath, 1000-2000 level to 3000-4000 level courses (Business Administration specialization)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MPH - Master of Public Health

Master'sMPHMaster of Public Health
Subject: Public Health (MPH, BS)
Administering location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $530 per credit · All online students — GuidedPath
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject: Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Addiction Counseling
Administering location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: Duration not verified · 90 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $525 per credit · All online students — GuidedPath (General Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 52 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $850 per credit · All online students — GuidedPath
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

    Institutional accreditation — accredited · since January 1, 1997 · next review 08/31/2033

    Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education

    Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

The university states: “Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission since 1997.” Source: capella.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institutional accreditation covers the institution. It does not by itself mean a program is accredited by a specialized accreditor or that it leads to a professional license; programmatic accreditation is shown on each program page.

Online student services

Services the university publishes for online students. Availability can depend on program and enrollment status.

Technical support

Where online students can enroll from

State authorization (can the university enroll you online from your state?) and professional licensure (does a program meet your state's licensing requirements?) are separate questions.

State authorization

  • Registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and an approved institutional participant in NC-SARA.
    Source: capella.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional licensure disclosures

International students

  • International students may pursue degrees online; additional admission requirements apply.
    Source: capella.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Offerings we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. These offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope.
  • Graduate Certificate in Public HealthCertificate, not a degree.Source: capella.edu · verified October 10, 2026
  • Post-Master’s Nursing CertificatesCertificates, not degrees.Source: capella.edu · verified October 10, 2026
  • EdS in School Psychology (Education Specialist)Education Specialist is not a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in scope.Source: capella.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution

Official name
Capella University
Control
Private for-profit
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Main location
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Students enrolled exclusively in distance education
43,915 of 43,915 students (Fall 2023)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Sources

Last verified October 10, 2026. Program facts and their sources are on each program page.
  1. IPEDS 2024–25 Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), via College Navigator — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. IPEDS Fall 2023 enrollment by distance-education status (EF2023A_DIST) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  3. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  4. capella.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  5. capella.edu/admissions-requirements/international-students/ — Official admissions page, verified October 10, 2026
  6. capella.edu/capella-experience/about/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  7. capella.edu/capella-experience/about/university-accreditation/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  8. capella.edu/contact-us/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  9. capella.edu/legal/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  10. capella.edu/online-business-degrees/bs-business-program/ — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  11. capella.edu/state-licensure/ — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026

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