Capella University Admission Requirements

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Capella University Admission Overview

Capella University admission requirements are listed below. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Capella University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Capella University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Capella University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Capella University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Capella University is using the school's last reported score policy until a current-cycle review is stored for 2024-25. GPA is not considered. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=413413.

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Last updated: August 2026