Capella University Online

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Highlights

  • Fully online university that is dedicated to graduate programs for working professionals
  • More than 20,000 students from all over the U.S. and dozens of countries
  • Formal educational alliances with more than 100 corporations that support employee participation
  • Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org

About the School

Capella University is an exclusively online institution. It is known for its high-quality graduate programs for working professionals who are seeking to expand their career potential. The majority of Capella's students pursue doctoral and master degrees. Bachelor and associate degrees are also growing components in its programs. The school offers over 100 graduate and undergraduate degrees.

Academic Programs

Capella University educational curriculum is organized around several schools:

  • School of Business and Technology – Prepares students for taking leadership positions in management and information technology.
  • School of Education – Programs help students to advance their teaching and leadership capabilities in a wide range of educational settings. Capella School of Education graduates are in senior-level roles such as principal, superintendent, and dean.
  • School of Human Services – These programs give students a foundation for success in a variety of institutional, agency, community, and educational positions. Degree areas include counseling, public safety, and criminal justice.
  • Harold Abel School of Psychology – Students learn the skills and analytical abilities for understanding and applying psychological concepts in their work.
  • School of Undergraduate Studies – Delivers core competencies in areas such as business, information technology, and public safety that can positively influence a student's career.

Learning Options

Through online access via the Internet students have ready access to courses at any time. Students engage in interactive class discussions, post homework, and review feedback from instructors and fellow classmates. Much of the course work can be completed offline as well.

The school considers its complete focus on being an online university as an advantage for students seeking the flexibility of e-learning. The school designs its programs only for online instruction. It trains its faculty in the delivery of online courses and has built its online infrastructure to track student progress in a manner that meets the needs of online learners.

Capella's online programs have received national awards for excellence from such organizations as WebCT, National University Telecommunications Network (NUTN), the National Security Agency, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Faculty

Capella University's many hundreds of faculty members bring both academic credentials and practical professional experience to their online classrooms. All of the faculty receives extensive training in how to maximize the learning experience within Capella's unique online educational environment.

Student Life

Student services include orientation, technical support, academic counseling, research, writing, and online tutoring. Capella's library is accessible online and includes online journals, eBooks, and loans from other libraries. Librarians are accessible via email and telephone to assist students.

Capella University has a large administrative staff and strives to enable the best possible educational experience from day one for its students. The staff is reachable via Internet or telephone and includes enrollment counselors, financial specialists, events and communications professionals, technology experts, and many others.

With many thousands of Capella University alumni, new graduates have a valuable resource upon which to draw. The Capella Alumni Association facilitates networking and peer-learning opportunities for the entire community.

Admissions

A high school diploma or equivalent is needed for admission into Capella's bachelor programs. The school also evaluates student progress during his/her first course to ensure sufficient capabilities in writing and logical reasoning.

The school requires those in graduate programs to have the appropriate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum grade point average. Some of Capella's programs may also require the completion of more detailed applications and/or review with a faculty committee.

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Capella University • Online
Studying Bachelor In Information Technology With Emphasis On Graphics & Multimedia (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)

• 9/8/2011

"When you consider the value of a specific education in your career field at a reasonable price with a school that provides flexible class scheduling for adults still working, I was pleased with my decision to attend there for the time that I did. I also felt they were reasonable in price, too."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIt is a good school. Again, it is reasonably priced, has a great value, and offers a good education. It is well worth it.
School Reputation6I don't think a lot of my employers recognize my university. Not because of a bad or great reputation, but just because they had never heard of it before.
Satisfaction With Major7Overall, I was very happy with Capella. The education was superb and manageable for working adults. Additionally, it was a well-run university and had reasonable prices for tuition.
Instruction7The main thing that I liked about their training was that we were exposed to real-life scenarios. They definitely were preparing us to be web designers and gave us all the tools to succeed.
Cost7Considering that I attended the University of Phoenix prior to this institution, I was quite impressed with the increased value of this school over the other. I felt I was getting the value that I paid for from this university.
Schedule Flexibility7I know that not only were online classes available, but so were on campus classes if you lived closed to Capella. I never once encountered an issue with scheduling at this university.
Academic Facilities7In every class, we had designated hours that our instructors were available to help us. Additionally, there were plenty of resources available in the online classroom to use.
Social Life1Obviously, being an online student, there wasn't an opportunity for social experiences. However, I did receive a tremendous amount of group experience, whereby we worked on homework assignments with each other as a group. This provided interpersonal skills.
Placement Services7In every class I took, we were instructed to complete tasks that fit nicely into a web design portfolio. These student portfolios were accessible on the web for job placement services and I felt this is a good selling point for the university.
Alumni Network5I didn't graduate, so I can't really evaluate this question accurately. This is why I chose the middle of the road.

Capella University • I Currently Attend Capella University Online.
Studying I Am Majoring In General Psychology. (completion in: 2014)

• 8/26/2011

"I am very satisfied with Capella University. I plan on going on to pursue my Masters and PsyD programs at Capella in the future."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would definitely recommend Capella University to other potential students. If you apply yourself and do not procrastinate Capella can be a wonderful way to earn an education.
School Reputation5As with any college there are going to be those who are or not satisfied with their experience. Overall, Capella has a great reputation and I am proud to be a student there.
Satisfaction With Major10Capella is a wonderful university. I am very satisfied with the quality of education that I am getting here. They go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure a great educational experience for all their students!
Instruction10The quality of instruction at Capella University is outstanding! I feel I am learning quite a lot by attending Capella.
Cost4Capella is a bit expensive to attend. The quality of the education is great, but the tuition is really high. I think that is on par with other online colleges, though.
Schedule Flexibility10Capella University Online is a wonderful way to gain an education. The online courses are very easy to maintain and the schedule is flexible to meet the needs of each student.
Academic Facilities10Capella offers a great library system and it is at your disposal every day. A librarian is available to assist students as well.
Social Life10Capella offers an online community geared towards socializing with other students and faculty. Capella offers several pages on various social networking sites as well.
Placement Services10Capella's career center offers a lot of help in exploring your job options. They offer seminars and extra classes to help you plan your career as you work towards your degree.
Alumni Network10Capella has wonderful resources in place to connect with Alumni. They have a great support system overall.

Capella University • Online
Studying MA, Counseling (completion in: 2009)

• 8/27/2011

"I did not like that you have to attend those colloquiums, even though they were a good learning experience. Students are required to fly out to the location and set themselves up in a hotel for 1 week.... so there goes your accrued vacation time with your family. Also, there is a lot of switching of advisors going on that is not communicated with the learner."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noI think the overall gain is much greater in a traditional setting due to more instruction and interaction. In addition, the school is not accredited with the APA and the degree is therefore worth nothing
School Reputation3I don't think a lot of people have heard about the university. More people know about Phoenix, Fielding, and maybe Walden.
Satisfaction With Major5I did not feel like I learned something in the online courses. However, each Capella student is required to attend 3 colloquiums which were really a great experience where a lot of learning occurred.
Instruction5There is not a lot of instruction. The questions are posted and then learners are required to turn in their assignments based on reading material... other learners post a response and the professor might respond to your post or not. So if you are looking for a lot of guidance or instruction, it is not given here.
Cost1It would have been cheaper for me to attend a traditional campus for my MA.
Schedule Flexibility8Many sections of each classes are offered so that classrooms are kept at a small number of students and so that you can take the classes you need.
Academic Facilities5Since it is an online program, access to the major research databases were provided.
Social Life1There is none... you only interact with people in person when attending those colloquiums. Otherwise every interaction takes place online or over the phone.
Placement Services1I was not offered a job advisor and have not received any kind of information as far as available services go when I was enrolled.
Alumni Network1I have no idea. I heard Capella has an Alumni program but no one ever reached out to me after graduation.

Capella University • Online
Studying Master's In Public Safety (completion in: 2013)

• 8/29/2011

"I am satisfied with the quality of the teaching. However, I am not satisfied with the cost. Online universities should be cheaper because there is a lot less to maintain. I can lease server space that can handle their traffic beyond what they need for under $100.00 a month."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesAbsolutely - the flexibility is the best. Also, the quality of instruction is very good as well. I have already referred people to Capella.
School Reputation10I have never heard anything negative. I have a family member who is the head of a university department and rates them very well.
Satisfaction With Major10The professors are very helpful and know the field very well. They make you work and learn, which many online universities don't. They are for sure not a paper mill. This helps keep me assured that they will keep their accreditation.
Instruction10The quality of the curriculum is very high in regards of research and information provided. I learn a lot of information and it covers all areas. I can talk to anyone in the field and usually I am more informed than others.
Cost3Capella is very expensive. My courses cost about $2,000, but I can take classes at state universities and their courses are $400 each. I just recently found this out, but I am almost done now.
Schedule Flexibility10In most courses you have to make an initial discussion posting by Thursday and then respond by Sunday. This is very flexible in that it gives 4 days for the initial posting and 7 total days for responses.
Academic Facilities10Capella's online library is very extensive and gives me more resources than I could ever use. They provide tutoring and paper editing by people in the field.
Social Life5I go online, so there are no real social events for me to participate in. They do have blogs and profiles for the students to communicate with each other online.
Placement Services5I didn't get any job placement help and I am not aware if they have any. I did look at their resume support and it was very good.
Alumni Network10I communicate with other alumni on a daily basis. For example, I also have a degree in Information Technology from Capella. So I talk a lot to alumni in that field about anything from marketing to hardware.

Capella University • Online
Studying Business Administration (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)

• 9/3/2011

"I liked this school because it was online and work was done at my leisure. The classes were relatively affordable and the instruction was good."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would say to others that an education is something that everyone should get, even if you already have a job. There is always a chance that you might need something to fall back on.
School Reputation8Apparently, Capella has a great reputation as an accredited online and regular campus school. I have never heard anything bad and it is constantly in the top percentage of online schools.
Satisfaction With Major6The user interface wasn't as wonderful as I would have expected for the price I paid to go to school. I hear it is better since I last attended, though.
Instruction8The instruction was pretty good, as long as you take the time to reach out to your professor. If you don't, its all up to you to complete the work just by reading.
Cost5Online schools in general are expensive for what they are, but it fell generally in line with most of the others I researched. For the quality of instruction I got, I gladly paid for it.
Schedule Flexibility10That's the beauty of taking online courses - you can do them on your own time. You do have to turn assignments in by certain dates, though. You can't just keep an assignment for weeks.
Academic Facilities5I never saw the campus since I was an online student. The pictures of the campus on the website are very nice, though.
Social Life5Again, I was an online student, so I had no social experience there. I'm sure it is a different story if you go to school on campus.
Placement Services2I never heard anything about job placement. I wasn't even aware that they offered that when I went.
Alumni Network5I am not a part of the alumni network. I did see a lot of links to register if you happened to be one.

Capella University • Online
Studying AA - Criminal Justice & BA - Business (completion in: 2012)

• 9/12/2011

"The cost and the workload are what kept me from giving them a 10. I gave an eight only because I am now scraping together enough to pay out of pocket."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeIf you could deal with paying some of your tuition out of pocket and some from loans, an online university like this one would be great for you.
School Reputation8Many employers do not think highly of an online degree, but it is becoming so common that some employers are starting see these degrees as just as good as campus based degrees.
Satisfaction With Major9It's a great university, but there are lots of technical issues in the classes. I often unable to get into them due to these tech issues.
Instruction9Instructors are eager to help, but sometimes it is very late in the week when they get back to you.
Cost1Courses are EXTREMELY expensive. My student loans are maxed out and my degree is not quite finished.
Schedule Flexibility8Flexibility is great, but the workload is heavy. Most people that attend online classes have families. I have heard the workload is higher compared to campus based classes.
Academic Facilities10The library, tutoring, and advisors are great. Many, many times I have used the library for even casual reading material. The advisors are always there to help as well.
Social Life8There are many ways available to socialize, although I rarely used these resources.
Placement Services8I have never used these resources, but they are there. There are many places where one can post resumes and such, search for jobs, and also research companies that are hiring.
Alumni Network6I had to contact some instructors many, many times before I got a reply. A lot of times I had to go back and explain my questions again.

Capella University • Online
Studying Emergency Management (completion in: 2012)

• 9/18/2011

"It's generally been a good experience. There have been no big problems and I have no complaints."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesVery good core material is presented.
School Reputation6Capella has a respected name in Education.
Satisfaction With Major8People are generally good to deal with. Advisors are helpful.
Instruction7The program's instructors have often worked in the field.
Cost4It's much more expensive than a state school would have been.
Schedule Flexibility4It's not as flexible as other online schools. You are required to be in an online "classroom" at specific times.
Academic Facilities5It's entirely online, so there are not a lot of physical resources.
Social Life5Again, it's an online school. There is not much of this.
Placement Services6I have not needed this service yet, but other students have said good things.

Capella University • Online
Studying Finance (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)

• 9/13/2011

"It has been a rewarding experience and I hope to take advantage in the coming years by improving my job performance."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesThe schedule its quite open and flexible and the online resources are well prepared and structured.
School Reputation7I don't have enough information about it. My current employers gave me the advice to take this course, so I could say it's well though of.
Satisfaction With Major10It's great because I can do my homework on a tablet like an iPad. I can view all the assignments, due dates, and grading criteria to help my plan. That's perfect.
Instruction9The quality of teaching is excellent. The teachers are very good and the lectures are quite interesting. Compared to other online courses, I think this is much more complete and in depth.
Cost6The price is a bit higher than I expected, but I see it as an investment in my future career
Schedule Flexibility5I think the classes are well structured. I do not think they are too flexible or too inflexible. It's just fine
Academic Facilities10The online resources are excellent - I didn't have any problem with them. The log in system is quite fast and reliable.
Social Life5Capella offers me a highly professional, personal, and interactive learning experience, despite being online. Sometimes I miss the environment of a conventional classroom setting, so I have no social aspects to highlight.
Placement Services9It's not time yet to seek employment, but they have been very interested in helping me when the time comes.
Alumni Network8They have been quite nice whenever I needed assistance to resolve any questions or problems.

Capella University • Online
Studying Master's In IT (Information Assurance And Security) (completion in: 2012)

• 9/26/2011

"I am currently very satisfied with Capella. The staff have never failed to respond to my emails or phone calls. The quality of the classes is very good and the instructors have been great."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesCapella has some very good qualifications in the field of Information Assurance and Security. Their certifications and the quality of the education make them worth recommending to others.
School Reputation5I have not personally had any experience with employers' opinions of this school. In today's technology-oriented world, I would think that a knowledgeable employer would know which schools (online or not) are reputable.
Satisfaction With Major10Having completed 3 courses toward my Master's, I have been extremely satisfied with the quality of the education I am receiving. The course instructors are knowledgeable and very helpful. The level of difficulty is about what I expected and I believe I'm getting my money's worth.
Instruction10The instruction challenges one to think and research extensively. A lot of writing is necessary, but that is a good thing. The ability to communicate and compare notes with other students affirms my belief that I am getting a quality education.
Cost8The cost is a little high, but I did a lot of research before choosing Capella and I think it is worth it. I would like for it to cost less, but when pursuing a Master's and wishing to get a quality education, you sometimes get what you pay for.
Schedule Flexibility8The class schedules are fairly flexible, but the instructors do ask for certain discussion items to be posted by either Wednesday or Thursday of each week. This is to allow time for other learners to respond to the posts, which I find reasonable.
Academic Facilities9So far, all the facilities have been of very good quality. There is an online library. The instructors have always been very prompt to respond to questions. When we needed to create a web site, we were given server space in which to do so as well as assistance from tech support if we had problems accessing the server space.
Social Life5This is a difficult thing to rate when you are doing online classes. There are no athletics, parties, or organized social events.
Placement Services5I rated them as average because I have not yet used the job placement and career services. I do know that they have resume writing assistance as well as other types of assistance.
Alumni Network9I have limited exposure to alumni, but have joined them on LinkedIn and feel that they are very supportive. Some alumni are also currently on staff at Capella and some have written textbooks that are being used by the university.

Capella University • Online From Washington, DC
Studying Counseling (completion in: 2014)

• 10/8/2011

"I loved the professors and staff. The whole school was very friendly. Everyone from customer service reps to the students were very welcoming."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would recommend this school to anyone pursuing a career in the social sciences. This school is excellent in the fine arts as well as the business courses.
School Reputation8This school has a great reputation and it is accredited and well respected. The professors and the staff are well known and greatly respected.
Satisfaction With Major9They have an excellent program. The professors are great about getting back to students and offering help.
Instruction8I learned a lot because the professors work in the real world and they offer assistance 24/7 online. The instructors have excellent syllabus organization.
Cost5This school is slightly cheaper than some. The cost is still a little more than I would like to pay for school.
Schedule Flexibility10You can take courses whenever and however you like. Depending on your course of study almost every aspect of the classes can be taken online at your convenience.
Academic Facilities8I take courses online and they provide excellent online resources and access to their library and study group resources. The resources are great for writing, math, and science assistance.
Social Life5I have no idea - I took courses online. The athletic aspect of the school is not really promoted too much.
Placement Services5I don't know yet since I have not graduated. I do know other students that graduated that say that they do help substantially until you find employment.
Alumni Network5Haven't really experienced any alumni activity. I have not graduated yet but it seems to give back to its former students.

Capella University • Online
Studying Business (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)

• 10/14/2011

"They need to be more available to you. You cannot just sign someone up and let them be on their way - they need guidance."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noThis school did not offer any guidance for me. For someone who doesn't know about going to school online it would be really difficult.
School Reputation5My employers never heard of this school before. Most of my employers didn't go to school online.
Satisfaction With Major7The school did not give me enough information to get started. When I got started I didn't know what I was doing.
Instruction1I never had any preparation while I attended this school. They were supposed to help me through the process, but they didn't.
Cost5It was a good price. Compared with the other schools that I have attended, it was about the same.
Schedule Flexibility10It was good at being flexible. The only reason that it was so flexible is because it is an online school.
Academic Facilities3They did have good resources available to you. The problem was that I wasn't sure where they were or how to use them.
Social Life5There were good things and bad things about this school. The bad thing was that I didn't know what I was doing.
Placement Services1I was never aware that they had any job placement services. The enrollment counselor never made me aware of that.
Alumni Network5I really didn't use the system like that. I only attended for a couple of days.

Capella University • Online
Studying Master's Of Psychology With A Concentration In Child Psychology (completion in: 2014)

• 10/11/2011

"So far, there has not been anything too outstanding to me about Capella. I'm hoping that as I continue my learning, it will become better. At this point it is simply average compared to other schools I've attended."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI would recommend it for the convenience. However, the feedback has been few and far between. Therefore, those that are looking for support from professors might need to look elsewhere for a college.
School Reputation3Strictly speaking from the people who have posted on the site, they had trouble getting jobs. However, I do believe it depends on which degree you get and what you decide to do with it.
Satisfaction With Major5I say it is average because I have not received much instructor feedback. I do like learning from my fellow students though.
Instruction4It seems that every class has the same format and requirements. It is still early in my education so perhaps this will change as I delve deeper.
Cost7I would say the price is somewhat reasonable. It is competitive considering it is an online school.
Schedule Flexibility9This is completely online but not without deadlines. One of my professors actually requires us to post by a certain day of the week.
Academic Facilities9The advisors seem to be helpful if you need them. The online library is one of the best I've seen.
Social Life5Since I am online, I do not know about social events. There is an option to add friends on our personal home pages. I've had several of my classmates add me there.
Placement Services3I do not have experience with this personally. However, I have read that some people have a hard time getting jobs after completing a degree here. My program does offer an internship which will hopefully be beneficial to me.
Alumni Network6I have not looked into this very much. However, I know they have many resources on the home page that probably has information about this.

Capella University • Online
Studying BS Information Assurance And Security (completion in: 2010)

• 10/19/2011

"The school offers flexibility for the working adult, and classes are not easy by any means. They take great pride in providing a quality education, even online, to try and separate themselves from paper factories."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesFor a working adult that needs flexible class times, it is the best way to go. The cost can get a little high over time, so getting classes right the first time and having a good plan is a must as well to get the most for your money and time.
School Reputation8Not everyone has heard of Capella, and of course many people are still skeptical of online schools. However, after gauging the knowledge and the classes taken by job applicants, most are very accepting.
Satisfaction With Major8The classes were difficult and the information very relevant to the field. The interactive lab courses were the best in providing real world experience and situations.
Instruction8Instructors certainly knew the material and had no trouble explaining it. However, some instructors were very short on feedback and difficult to find to ask questions.
Cost8The school is comparable to a university when staying on campus. This does sound expensive when you are staying at home, but the flexibility makes up for it.
Schedule Flexibility10With classes being online, the only schedule is when items are due. The only exception is that discussion boards, which are a little less flexible.
Academic Facilities9All of the school's resources are available to all students, and the amount of information is staggering. Being online, it can seem a bit overwhelming and difficult to sift through.
Social Life8Being an online student, interaction was rare. There were always chat rooms and discussions, but I missed out on actual human interaction. Of course, for me that was fine.
Placement Services8The alumni and career services always has information online and sends it to you in your email. Again, it is not always targeted and can be difficult to find and locate, especially online.
Alumni Network8The alumni group always sends out emails with career opportunities and information. However, it is not always targeted, and can sometimes fill up your inbox if an event is going on with multiple emails about the same event.

Capella University • Online
Studying MBA Healthcare Management (completion in: 2011)

• 10/29/2011

"I feel like I'm just as educated as other MBA earners, but my education is not validated in the corporate world. I feel like I threw away a lot of money by attending Capella."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noThe education provided by Capella isn't valued by employers. It isn't worth the cost.
School Reputation1Employers don't recognize the Capella name. They do not value online education in general.
Satisfaction With Major6The major was well designed. The grading was not very rigorous.
Instruction7Instructors were highly distinguished and very good at teaching. However, they were overly lenient in their grading.
Cost1The education isn't valued by employers. The cost was only slightly less than highly ranked brick-and-mortar schools. The slightly increased cost at traditional schools is more than worth it.
Schedule Flexibility10Most classes are provided year-round allowing for extreme flexibility within the program. Since classes are online, students are able to learn whenever their schedule allows.
Academic Facilities8Capella provides a robust suite of online resources. Some of the resources provided are online tutoring.
Social Life1Capella really doesn't have a social experience. I had the opportunity to socialize during some group projects, but other than that there really wasn't a social experience.
Placement Services6Career services has been very responsive and has provided helpful suggestions. However, employers do not value the education.
Alumni NetworkI have been contacted by the network and been invited to participate. I haven't been involved and therefore don't know enough to give it a high or low rating.

Capella University • Online
Studying MBA (completion in: 2012)

• 10/25/2011

"I am satisfied with the cost and convenience. While working out-of-state temporarily, it is very convenient to be able to pursue my education without having to travel. I cannot complain thus far!"

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesTo anyone that is having trouble paying for school, online courses are a great opportunity. Obviously, a nationally-renowned school is a better option, but if you need to work full-time, online courses are very convenient. If you plan on graduating from a different school/university, check with your counselor and see if certain courses from an online school will transfer and count towards your degree.
School Reputation5As with any online program, it is just average. I do not think it helps nor hurts my standing in the eyes of a prospective employer.
Satisfaction With Major5An online program is not the most prestigious. The quality of the program will likely be lower than that of a reputable university.
Instruction6Everything was online. The quality of instruction was decent, easy to understand but not as good as in-classroom.
Cost9Though not prestigious, the cost of the class I am taking is very reasonable. I am able to take this class towards my degree at Michigan State, and it transfers over nicely!
Schedule Flexibility10The course I am taking is online, so I am free to work at my own pace when work does not interfere. I can also contact my instructor via e-mail and usually get a response within hours.
Academic Facilities7I am taking the class online, and I am actually unaware of any physical locations. I will go ahead and rate this average in regards to facilities. My professor is prompt at returning e-mails, though, so that it very helpful.
Social Life4I have not had any interaction socially with others at my school, other than via e-mail. As far as I know, there is not an athletic program.
Placement Services6There are resources available, though I have never used them. I rely on my other school (Michigan State University) for career guidance and planning.
Alumni NetworkI cannot provide a good or bad evaluation here. I have never looked into this before.

Capella University • Online
Studying Business Management/Accounting (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)

• 11/1/2011

"I had no real issues. I enjoyed my time and wish I would have finished."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noI would have them look into closer options. I would only recommend it if they have small children at home.
School Reputation6I do not notice much of an opinion from employers. They do, however, like the fact that I had the discipline to teach myself.
Satisfaction With Major7I enjoyed working on my own. There could have been more support and possibly chat rooms.
Instruction8I feel that I learned a lot. I would have liked a few lectures to bring it all together.
Cost3A little on the expensive side. I could have gone to a local school for less money.
Schedule Flexibility8I had no problems with the flexibility. I enjoyed logging in when I had the time to do so.
Academic Facilities8The professors I worked with were excellent. Classroom space was not an issue, being online.
Social Life2Since I did it online, there were no social experiences for me. I would have liked to have set something up with other online students.
Placement Services4I have not had any type of job placement assistance from Capella. I would like links to such information.
Alumni NetworkI have not been involved with alumni support. I would like information about it, though.

Capella University • Online
Studying Counseling Psychology (completion in: 2012)

• 10/30/2011

"I am pretty much in the middle of the road. I feel like I have learned a lot, but also feel that the teachers don't really do much teaching. I love the flexibility and the convenience of receiving an online education, but miss the real-time, face-to-face interactions afforded by the traditional school setting."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI think the school has a good reputation and that the curriculum is intensive. However, this school is not for people who cannot learn on their own.
School Reputation5I really have no experience with this, but I believe that it has a pretty good reputation.
Satisfaction With Major7The program itself is decent. However, I think that I would prefer a more traditional education. The benefits of not having to commute and the flexibility are awesome, but I miss actually being taught and having face-to-face interactions.
Instruction7The relevance of the curriculum is great and I feel I have learned a great deal. However, the professors don't really teach you; you teach yourself. Also, much of the career prep that you get is done on your own.
Cost1Considering I am paying $20,000 a year (in loans) to teach myself, I think it is too expensive. Either the teachers need to teach more or they should lower the tuition.
Schedule Flexibility10The best part about this school (or, rather, this type of school) is the flexibility. I don't have to commute to my classes. I don't have to log on at a specific time. I do my work when I want to. As long as I meet the submission deadlines, I can work my schedule however I want to.
Academic FacilitiesI have no opinion on the facilities. It is an online program, so I have never visited the actual campus.
Social Life1There are no social experiences. With the exception of residency, we don't see each other. Any socializing that goes on is up to the individuals. Well, there are some meetings that the have, but I have never been to one.
Placement Services5To be honest, I have not utilized these services yet. Perhaps now is a good time for me to do so.
Alumni Network5I have no opinion concerning the alumni network. I am still a student, so it doesn't apply to me yet.

Capella University • Online
Studying MS - Psychology (completion in: 2012)

• 11/4/2011

"Good instructors, good courses. Lots of support, but convoluted and barely-functioning library, along with a somewhat high price tag."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI suppose I would recommend the school wholeheartedly if these friends had money to blow and had access to a walk-in academic library.
School Reputation8I was teaching at a private community college when I started at this program. Most of the administration advised me that Capella was one the "better" online schools.
Satisfaction With Major10Classes are challenging and instructors are competent. Great customer service between departments, also very professional.
Instruction10Instructors generally teach at other schools as well as Capella and appear to be well qualified and knowledgeable in their fields. Furthermore, most instructors tend to be very supportive and helpful to their students.
Cost2Let's put it this way: I honestly do not know if I will ever get these student loans paid off. The school is a bit pricey.
Schedule Flexibility10There are usually a number of various schedules for a given class to choose from each quarter. In addition to weekend/evening/summer options, there are also class duration options (to take a shorter, more crammed course).
Academic Facilities8Publications in the library could be a bit more accessible. I find myself often ultimately giving up and consulting Google Scholar in the end.
Social Life2Not much of an academic social life while taking courses online. I also find my online classmates to be a bit stiff and boring.
Placement ServicesAgain, I have not graduated yet. I suppose I will know more about this aspect of Capella when I do.
Alumni Network6I have not graduated yet. I don't know anything about the alumni program at this time.

Capella University • Online
Studying BS - Criminal Justice (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)

• 11/3/2011

"They let me work and study at the same time. The classes were not so tough that they took up all your time."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeI like the school. I would also tell them about a cheaper school I went to.
School Reputation10Employers always speak positively about it. I know a few people who attend, and they recommended the school highly.
Satisfaction With Major5I thought the credits were a little expensive. I like the way classes were set up.
Instruction8The subjects were in line with the degree. Instructors were helpful.
Cost3I found a University with the same accreditation, but classes were almost half the price. Tuition was a bit pricey.
Schedule Flexibility5I live out of state so online was the best. Gave me time to work.
Academic Facilities7Whenever I needed to I could chat with an advisor. The instructors were easy to get a hold of.
Social Life - I went online.
Placement ServicesDid not use the placement process. I switched to a different university.
Alumni NetworkI did not use the network.

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