Capella University - Enrollment

Enrollment

Capella University had an open enrollment admission policy until November 2010, which only required proof of a high school diploma, GED or its equivalent for undergraduate admission. Currently, undergraduate applicants who do not have any credits eligible for transfer must successfully complete a university-approved examination to be considered for admission.

Capella's enrollment is composed mainly of graduate students including 45 percent MS/MBA students and 31 percent PhD/PsyD doctoral students. The undergraduate population of Capella makes up 23 percent of the student body. Less than one percent are working on certificate programs. The average age of a Capella student is 40. Ninety-four percent of students are enrolled part-time, 74 percent are female, and 54 percent are ethnic minorities.