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Capella provides applicants opportunities to earn a limited number of credits through a prior learning assessment program, which can provide college credit for experience-based learning.<ref name="nces.ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=capella+university&s=all&id=413413 |title=College Navigator - Capella University |publisher=Nces.ed.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref><ref name="urlCapella University - Earn credit for prior-learning and transfer credits">{{cite web |url=http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/credit-for-prior-learning.aspx |title=Capella University - Earn credit for prior learning and transfer credits |format= |work= |accessdate=2010-08-24}}</ref> Capella provides applicants opportunities to earn a limited number of credits through a prior learning assessment program, which can provide college credit for experience-based learning.<ref name="nces.ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=capella+university&s=all&id=413413 |title=College Navigator - Capella University |publisher=Nces.ed.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-07-26}}</ref><ref name="urlCapella University - Earn credit for prior-learning and transfer credits">{{cite web |url=http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/credit-for-prior-learning.aspx |title=Capella University - Earn credit for prior learning and transfer credits |format= |work= |accessdate=2010-08-24}}</ref>


Capella University located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is an online academic institute that offers online degree programs to meet your needs and schedule. The school offers advanced course work in a variety of different subjects. The school is recognized for providing exceptional educational and a community that works together both in the United States and internationally.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.capella.edu/online-phd-programs/|title = PhD/Doctoral Degrees|date = 2013|accessdate = September 12, 2013|website = Capella University}}</ref> Capella University located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is an online academic institute that offers online degree programs to meet your needs and schedule. The school offers advanced course work in a variety of different subjects. The school is recognized for providing exceptional educational and a community that works together both in the United States and internationally.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|url = http://www.capella.edu/online-phd-programs/|title = PhD/Doctoral Degrees|date = 2013|accessdate = September 12, 2013|website = Capella University}}</ref>

When surveyed, Capella University discovered that 80% of its students felt the great impact of their academic achievement on their career and jobs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://online-phd-uk.co.uk/online-phd-degree-programs-capella-university/|title = <nowiki>Online PhD Degree Programs | Capella University</nowiki>|date = 2013|website = Online PhD UK|accessdate = September 12, 2013}}</ref> The University provides its distance doctoral candidates with special advisers and faculty support along with guidance to prepare the students for their future fields.<ref name=":14" /> Capella University has been found to the lead of the academic institution when it comes to online PhD programs for the last 20 years. <ref name=":0" />


==Rankings== ==Rankings==

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Capella University
TypeFor-profit college (Nasdaq: CPLA)
Established1993
PresidentScott Kinney,
Students36,405
Undergraduates9,101
Postgraduates26,576
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, USAUnited States
Campusonline
Websitewww.capella.edu

Capella University is a for-profit university located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that delivers most of its education online. The school is owned by the publicly traded Capella Education Company. Capella University offers bachelor's, master's (MS and MBA) and doctoral (PhD, PsyD, and DBA) degrees in business, information technology, education, psychology, public health, public safety and human services.

Within those areas, Capella has 145 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 22 certificate programs with over 1690 online courses. More than 36,000 students are enrolled from all 50 states and 61 other countries, with 31% enrolled in doctoral programs, 42 percent enrolled in master's programs, and 25 percent enrolled in bachelor's programs. A faculty of 1,523 professors with 86 percent holding doctoral degrees. Capella faculty live in 48 states and 8 countries.

History

What is now Capella University was established as The Graduate School of America in 1993 by Dr. Harold Abel and Stephen Shank, former CEO of Tonka, who believed adults were an academically underserved population by traditional universities. Abel, formerly the president of Castleton State College, Central Michigan University, and Walden University became the first president of the institution.

In 1997, Capella University received regional accreditation. Two years later the parent company and university were renamed to Capella Education Company and Capella University, respectively. In 2000, the Capella University began to offer bachelor's degree programs. Six years later, in 2006, Capella Education Company became a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CPLA).

In 2007, Capella was named one of 86 higher education institutions in the United States to have received the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) designation by the National Security Agency (NSA). The designation is valid for the academic years 2007 through 2012.

In March 2008, Capella Education Co., longtime occupant of the 225 South Sixth skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, signed a new lease that expanded its office and renamed the building Capella Tower. The building houses all of the company's 1,150 downtown Minneapolis administrative staff.

In 2009, The Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) accredited two Capella University online degree programs: the MS in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management; and the BS in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management.

In 2009, Capella launched its School of Public Service Leadership.

In 2010, Capella, along with three other schools, was awarded the CHEA Award for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes by The Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Enrollment

Entrance to Capella at Capella Tower (formerly 225 South Sixth) in Minneapolis

Capella University had an open enrollment admission policy until November 2010, which only required proof of a high school diploma, GED or its equivalent for undergraduate admission. Currently, undergraduate applicants who do not have any credits eligible for transfer must successfully complete a university-approved examination to be considered for admission.

Capella's enrollment is composed mainly of graduate students including 45 percent MS/MBA students and 31 percent PhD/PsyD doctoral students. The undergraduate population of Capella makes up 23 percent of the student body. Less than one percent are working on certificate programs. The average age of a Capella student is 40. Ninety-five percent of students are enrolled part-time, 74 percent are female, and 54 percent are ethnic minorities.

Learning environment

Capella provides applicants opportunities to earn a limited number of credits through a prior learning assessment program, which can provide college credit for experience-based learning.

Capella University located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is an online academic institute that offers online degree programs to meet your needs and schedule. The school offers advanced course work in a variety of different subjects. The school is recognized for providing exceptional educational and a community that works together both in the United States and internationally.

When surveyed, Capella University discovered that 80% of its students felt the great impact of their academic achievement on their career and jobs. The University provides its distance doctoral candidates with special advisers and faculty support along with guidance to prepare the students for their future fields. Capella University has been found to the lead of the academic institution when it comes to online PhD programs for the last 20 years.

Rankings

Capella University is ranked number 246 (out of 277) in US News & World Report's High School Counselor Rankings. The survey of high school counselors asked high school counselors to rank U.S. colleges on a scale of one to five for their quality of undergraduate education. It was conducted in spring 2011 and spring of 2012.

Capella University ranked number 23 (out of 30) in Guide to Online Schools.com's 2012 Online College Rankings. The rankings compare admissions rates, retention rates, student feedback and cost of online colleges.

According to the 2010 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Capella exceeds the national average among colleges and universities in the level of academic challenge offered to its students, and in providing a supportive campus environment.

Accreditation

Capella University has regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Capella participates in the North Central Associations (NCA) Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).The normal accreditation review process is every ten years, member schools that participate in the AQIP program have their accreditation reviewed yearly. AQIP is a form of lean management or process improvement for education.

Capella University's baccalaureate and graduate level teacher education programs were accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education on October 22nd, 2010.

Capella University's baccalaureate and graduate level nursing programs were accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education on October 29th, 2011.

Notable people

The following is a list of notable Capella University people. It includes alumni, professors, and others associated with Capella University.

Controversy

In 2006, the United States Department of Education, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) began a compliance audit of Capella. OIG focused on the university's policies and procedures concerning the return of Title IV funds as required by Federal Law for students who failed to give official notice that they were withdrawing from the school. The OIG found that Capella made accounting mistakes in how it calculated student eligibility for government-subsidized loans, including failing to return all funds disbursed on behalf of students who dropped out before their first day of class. Capella, in a response to the audit, says it recognizes some past shortcomings in its accounting practices and has made changes to ensure that such errors are not repeated.

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