Capella University Student Population Stats

Overall Diversity is Above Average

The total diversity grade is created by adding up results of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity.

Capella University is considered to be above average in overall diversity, and is ranked #659 nationwide.

Ranked High in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse college campuses offer students the chance to study and collaborate with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Capella University is ranked #1,033 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

Capella University ranks above average in racial representation.

Average racial representation in the faculty.

Male-to-Female Ratio Below Average

If you're seeking a college with an equal amount of male and female students, this is not the choice for you.

At Capella University, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Capella University is predominantly female.

This university is ranked at #3,010 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,359 males and 7,456 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Capella University is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Capella University is on par with national averages.

Campus Filled with Students From All Over the U.S.

Looking to attend a school where you can meet students from all over the U.S. and the world?

We've calculated the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where matriculated undergraduates lived before they attended college.

Less than 10% of the students attending Capella University come from within Minnesota. This puts Capella University's level of geographic diversity far above the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #124.

Age Range on Campus

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The typical student is between the ages of 18-21. However, this university appears to attract a majority of older students. At Capella University, 0.3% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Capella University #2,632 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Is Capella University supporting learners from all backgrounds?

  Even a school with great racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the economic backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Capella University is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Capella University?

  Call the school to find out what they are doing to stimulate diversity, and what student groups, clubs and associations are available that encourage diverse points of views on campus.