by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Capella University and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$4,293.00 is the typical Capella University’s first year financial aid package. 100% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Capella University.
In addition to scholarships, 73% of first-year students (8 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,028.00 per person.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
73% of freshmen at Capella University (8 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,028.00.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 72.73% | $4,757.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.09% | $7,162.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.09% | $1,000.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
11 Capella University undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,293.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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