University Mission

The mission of Capella University is to extend access to high quality bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. This mission is fulfilled through innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.

Message from the Board:
As an accredited university, Capella University takes online education to a higher level. We believe that real, life-changing learning happens in an environment of academic excellence, challenge, and personal connection.

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

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

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, and research about Capella, our learners, and online education.

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 23,700 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.