Inside Academics at Capella University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Capella University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Capella University is 36 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. At Capella University, 12% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Capella University can choose from 42 majors with reported graduates spanning 9 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Capella University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Capella University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Capella University:

• Looking for flexibility? Capella University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Capella University retains and graduates its students — 42% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Capella University.

Explore Further at Capella University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Capella University in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Capella University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Capella University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Capella University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Capella University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Capella University — the schools accreditation and what it means