by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Capella University, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates at Capella University are charged $400 a credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $400 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Capella University appear below.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $14,400 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Capella University has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,148 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,328 |
| One Year Ago | $14,436 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,400 |
Over the most recent year, tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Capella University, see the Capella University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Capella University Tuition & Fees page.