Capella University

University mission & leadership

Read the Capella University mission statement and the biographies of key administrators and board members.

Diversity Mission Statement

We believe that a diverse learning community is vital to achieving our mission of supporting learner success.

As an online university serving a diverse society, we create a learning community made up of individuals representing a rich mixture of identities, experiences and beliefs, including different genders, ages, racial-ethnic backgrounds, languages, economic strata, religious beliefs and practices, sexual orientations, abilities and disabilities, national and geographical origins and locations, political beliefs and values.

Capella is committed to a set of guiding values that are employee and learner centric. Rooted in our value of human potential, we are dedicated to an inclusive culture that supports our employees and our learners in achieving their fullest potential. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization by drawing on the varied perspectives and life experiences of an array of talented people. Additionally, we strive to be a culturally competent organization (as reflected in our mission, practices and policies) in order to effectively serve our global society.

Fulfilling our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

It is our intent to achieve our mission in the following ways:

• Creating a collaborative working and learning community that is respectful, inclusive and valuing of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff members with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, and by utilizing creative and equitable processes to support them.
• Recruiting and retaining learners with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds; and by providing services which support them in successful degree completion and the attainment of their professional goals.
• Promoting the transformative exchange of ideas in a high-quality professional curriculum infused with multicultural competencies, which prepares graduates to be effective in a multicultural society.

Learning & Career Outcomes

We develop degree programs based on professional standards and employer recommendations so that from the beginning, your program delivers what you need to succeed in your field. Measuring learning outcomes and career accomplishments lets you see exactly how others have benefitted from their Capella education.

Our accreditation

Capella is an accredited university. Learn more about our accreditation and our accrediting body.

Awards & Recognitions

See a list of the awards, accreditations, designations, state approvals, and certifications Capella has received from a variety of highly regarded organizations.

Meet our faculty

Watch the recording of this webinar to learn about Capella and online learning from a few of our faculty members.

Commencement ceremonies

Capella University holds commencement ceremonies twice each year: in Minneapolis each August, and in another major U.S. city each February or March. We also provide live and archived webcasts of the ceremony for graduates, family, and friends who are unable to attend in person.

News

Our news section contains information for media and those interested in learning more about Capella University. Resources include news releases, fact sheets, feature stories, social media, blogs, and research about Capella, our learners, and online education.

Expense, completion, and career information

Learn more about our degree programs, including total cost, expected time to complete, on-time completion rates, and the types of careers our graduates pursue.

Consumer Information

Capella University provides important consumer information on topics such as admissions, financial aid, graduation rates, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). View Capella Consumer Information

Capella University Policies

Capella university policies are the approved written rules, regulations, and courses of action that guide university decision making and behavior relevant to the university community and that are necessary for accomplishing the mission, goals, and initiatives of the university. Access the Capella University portfolio.

Capella Education Company

Capella University is owned by Capella Education Company, a publicly traded company.

History of Capella University

The founders of Capella University envisioned a new kind of university that adult learners could attend from any location. Today, more than 35,000 adult professionals attend Capella University online.

Capella in your city

Find out when Capella University is visiting a city near you. We participate in many academic, community, and professional events throughout the country.