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Tuition and Fees

How to determine the total cost of your degree

You deserve a clear understanding of what you can expect to pay. Here’s a straightforward approach to program costs at Capella.

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These tables provide an overview of tuition and fees. For specific degree costs, see the program pages. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, contact an enrollment counselor by email or by phone at 866.808.8681.

This tuition estimate is effective July 8, 2024, and is subject to change.

  • Doctoral
  • Master's
  • Bachelor's
  • Certificate

Doctoral Degrees

Choose from PhDs and professional doctorates; prepare to teach, consult, or lead in your profession.

Cost

Tuition (capped tuition maximum; per credit until max)

Cost

$4,385 - $5,000

Tuition (per credit)

Cost

$510 - $995

FlexPath Option (each 12-week billing session)

Cost

$3,000 - $3,340

Week-in-Residence

Cost

$600 - $1,495

Year-in-Residence Extended Seminar

Cost

$2,990 - $3,290

Master's Degrees

Advance your career while being careful with your time and money. Take yourself to the next stage.

Cost

Tuition (per credit)

Cost

$450 - $830

FlexPath Option (each 12-week billing session)

Cost

$2,535 - $2,950

Bachelor's Degrees

Build a better future even with a busy life. Our programs help you pursue the degree you want or need.

Cost

Tuition (capped tuition maximum; per credit until max)

Cost

$2,500

Tuition (per credit)

Cost

$350 - $415

FlexPath Option (each 12-week billing session

Cost

$2,500 - $3,370

Certificate Programs

Improve your knowledge and skill, and aim higher in your career, with new professional credentials.

Cost

Tuition (per credit)

Cost

$415-$745

Additional Fees

We are committed to a transparent pricing policy. In addition to your tuition and fees, you may be responsible for the following:

  • Undergraduate Credit for Prior Learning
  • Graduate Credit for Prior Learning
  • Documented Credit for Prior Learning
  • Undergraduate Individual Documented Credit for Prior Learning
  • Resource kit
  • Travel/lodging for residencies
Cost

Undergraduate Credit for Prior Learning

Cost

$75 per credit

Graduate Credit for Prior Learning

Cost

$125 per credit

Documented Credit for Prior Learning

Cost

$50 per quarter

Undergraduate Individual Documented Credit for Prior Learning

Cost

$100

Resource Kit

Cost

$50 - $200 per quarter/12-week billing session

Travel/Lodging for Residencies*

*Costs vary by program

Cost

Varies

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Ways to save

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