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According to the information provided by Capella University, this company offers online education, in the areas of education, human services, psychology and technology. Capella offers certificate and degree programs, for undergraduate, masters, and doctorate levels.

BBB Accredited Since: 6/6/2005

Years in Business: 32

Products and Services

BS in Business, BS in Computer Science, BS in Health Care Administration, BS in Information Technology, BS in Psychology, BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling & Therapy, BS in Public Health, BSW - Bachelor of Social Work, DBA - Doctor of Business Administration, DHA in Health Administration, DIT - Doctor of Information Technology, DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice, DrPH - Doctor of Public Health, DSW - Doctor of Social Work, EdD - Doctor of Education, EdS in School Psychology, Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate in Public Health, MBA - Master of Business Administration, MHA - Master of Health Administration, MPH - Master of Public Health, MS in Analytics, MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Clinical Psychology, MS in Education, MS in Human Resource Management, MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, MS in Information Technology, MS in Marriage & Family Therapy, MS in Psychology, MS in School Counseling, MS in School Psychology, MSN - Master of Science in Nursing, MSW - Master of Social Work, MSW - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing, PhD in Behavior Analysis, PhD in Psychology, PsyD in School Psychology, RN to BSN

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
9/7/1999
Business Started:
2/1/1993
Business Started Locally:
2/1/1993
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Capella Education Company
Business Management:
Tom Sonnek, Director
Joseph Rennie, Senior Learner Affairs Associate
Dr. Richard Senese

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Joseph Rennie, Senior Learner Affairs Associate
Customer Contacts
Joseph Rennie, Senior Learner Affairs Associate
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (612) 977-5000
Other Phone: (866) 796-6651
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business

Additional Information

Other Resources
Minnesota Department Of Education
1500 Highway 36 W
Roseville MN 55113
Phone Number: (651) 582-8200
http://www.education.state.mn.us
[email protected]
North Dakota Education Standards & Practices Board
2718 Gateway Ave
Bismarck ND 58503
Phone Number: (701) 328-9641
http://www.nd.gov/espb/
[email protected]

Latest Reviews

  • Shannon H

    "This school seems sketchy as far as financial aid goes. They tell you that you received an amount of financial aid and if you do the math it should more than cover it however you still get a bill and they say financial aid didnt cover it, You cant speak to anyone in real time, you can text or email and you get a response several day later that doesnt answer your questions or you book time for a call 2 months in the future." ... Read full review

  • Kristy M

    "Capella University has failed to deliver a critical part of the education I paid for. I was scheduled to begin my internship in Fall 2025." ... Read full review

  • Cherry B

    "I’m writing this review to share my experience with Capella University after being administratively withdrawn from the FlexPath program, despite clear efforts on my part to follow guidance and improve my academic standing. I submitted a formal appeal and grievance citing: Miscommunication about academic deadlines Misaligned academic advising A lack of real-time opportunity to clarify concerns Emotional and financial harm from being withdrawn without disbursement of financial aid funds Even though I passed courses I had been advised to retake and was actively working to return to good standing, Capella applied internal billing deadlines that were not clearly communicated and used them to justify my withdrawal." ... Read full review

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