by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Capella University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Capella University ran $14,400 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $14,400 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Capella University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Capella University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Capella University is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Capella University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Capella University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,148 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,328 |
| One Year Ago | $14,436 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,400 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Capella University has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.59%, so a year from now students could pay around $14,485.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,485 |
| In 2 Years | $14,570 |
| In 3 Years | $14,656 |
| In 4 Years | $14,742 |
| In 5 Years | $14,829 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $58,453.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Capella University, see the Capella University Financial Aid page.
