Capella University

Capella University is not a school, it is a business, and they will seek to lure you in and trap you with hidden charges. I was halfway, HALFWAY, through a semester being paid for with student loans when Capella called me up saying I needed to pay $700 right then and there or would be dropped. I'm not made of money, what do you think the student loans were for?? I tried to drop the class to save myself any trouble, since I didn't have $700 and wasn't going to any time soon, they said it was too late to drop or get a refund, so I got a "withdraw" grade for the class and charged an additional $600 on top of that. Now they expect me to pay $1300 or else they won't release my transcripts. I need my transcripts to apply for financial aid at other schools, as well as to enter the nursing program, so Capella has ruined my life and I got nothing out of it at all.

Cost more than better rated, more reputable colleges. Interested in money-making & a definite degree mill. Very upsetting experience.

I have been at Capella four weeks. Certainly not a long time. I am so down on this university beyond hope. I have not talked to an academic counselor who knows what they are talking about yet. My professor tells me to be patient with the system which is constantly up and down. I went to SNHU to start my Masters degree and what a difference. They check in with me weekly at least and want to know how I am doing. When I contacted them to see if I could return for the third time they called right away. I am so sorry I did not ask to come back but I was super embarrassed with having to leave twice already. I am trying to transfer back next semester to finish my degree. Capella just does not seem to care and I feel like I am all alone in this venture.

Firstly, beware of the bait and switch. I was originally quoted 12 courses to graduate, as I had transfer credits, but when I received my academic plan, after signing up, the number was 20. Capella has some formula they use to calculate credits, which is about half. So if you have 70 transferable credits, you really only have about 35. When I inquired about it with my advisor, she said that the enrollment counsellor made a mistake and took off 1 course, 19. I like many people who are considering Capella, I did not finish my original degree due to a life-threatening illness and this seemed like a way to get it done quickly, DESPERATE! The second issue is in order to have a tutoring session, you have to make an appointment, as you may already imagine, there is 1 tutor per course so more difficult courses have a longer wait time. I have experienced tutors skipping my confirmed session! The last point, it takes some instructors a long time to evaluate your assessments, wasting your money. I had a situation where I had finished assessments 1-5 within a week. 1-4 were evaluated within 12 hours of my submission. The 5th and final one took the instructor almost 3 days to evaluate. Wasting money. I am on my 5th course with 14 more to go. Overall, I would say that in my situation, I am desperate to finish quickly. If you are in a different situation, find another school. They take advantage of you b/c they know that you are desperate to finish-up a previous degree or in the case of many H1 Visa students, require the completion of an American degree to work in the US. I am going to stick it out, but if this helps anyone who is on the fence, I would not go to Capella.

I never ever write these types of reviews but I wholeheartedly do NOT recommend this university. I am so so disappointed - 2 years of my time and over USD$ 20 K ... GONE. Whether or not there a scam, I don't know - all I know is that I am not able to graduate from this uni. and had to pay an insane amount of money. IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (as in NOT a US CITIZEN)- AVOID AT ALL COSTS. There is false advertisment on the website saying they accomodate international students - when it's time to do your practicum or internship you receive 0 help. 1. Capella does not have a SEVIS ID because they are not registered as an "international university" 2. the MASTERS OF ADDICTION program is NOT recognized. 3. NO ONE will provide you with help, guidance, or advice. 4. they are unwilling to help accomodate tricky situations. Obviously I did not know all of this at first - they have great marketing and programs - flexible, study from all over the world blablabla. NO. Don't be fooled. I read reviews like the one I wrote and thought to myself those people were just unlucky or whatever, but now I am one of those people and I swear if I had more funds I would sue this university. PS. Check their graduation rate. 17 %. Really?

The student feedback during the development of the dissertation and during the comp exam process is extremely inconsistent between facility. For example, when submitting the DRP, in one residency students are given compliments on their work and told by one faculty member that the content meets all the required criteria. The next residency, a different faculty member says it is incorrect and needs to be rewritten to a different recommendation. By the third residency, another faculty member goes on to report that the second recommendation was incorrect and the student should have kept the work as it was initially submitted in the first residency. Then along comes the comp exams. The same inconsistency in feedback and grading occurs. There are three readers that review and grad the comp exam base upon their own interpretation of the content. One reader will give a very high grade in all sections, one will give similar feedback and recommendations and the third will report that none of the required criteria is met. If all three readers do not pass students on the comp exam, students are required to have the exam revised in 10 days. Again, the readers provide inconsistent feedback. The initial two readers grade the paper low due to the changes and the third grades it high according to the revisions the student made under the recommendations of that faculty member. The student is then required to redo the comp exam in another session with three different readers interpreting the content. This process is a set up for failure. In addition, there is a faculty assigned to students in the course room section of the comp exams and provides answers to questions about the guidelines of the comp exams if they are unclear to the student. The answers to questions again do not align either the readers. The student is given feedback that is initiated into the comp exams only to be told it is incorrect by those reading the exam. The initial course room content throughout the PhD program itself is reliable and consistent, but the residencies and comp exam aspect is terrible. Students work through several years of classroom material to get to the level of the program that should be considered an accomplishment; when in fact it becomes a nightmare of inconsistency among faculty. Unfortunately the level of inconsistency during the residencies and comp portion of the program is something that ruines the experience of the Phd program and I would NOT recommend it to learners that are truly in a program for learning, guidance and consistency in feedback for personal and professional development.

First and foremost I should have listened to an associate of a previous student. I was notified by a 3rd party collection agency that I had an outstanding balance due to the University nearly a year later. I NEVER received notice by the University. I completed the course taken, in good standing. And before completion, called about balances that I could possibly have after looking online to get an understanding of the financial breakdown. At the time I only saw dispersements and no balances after dispersements. I called to confirm was that correct and was told it was with a sense of uncertainty. All answers received from any person I spoke with, were give in a language of uncertainty or they gave you the run around, saying they will follow up and never would. It was their way of sweeping it under rug and hoping you wouldn't call back. Fast forward, I just recently a collection letter a couple of weeks ago, which my attendance there a year ago. I called right after receipt asking to have it pulled from collections due to not being properly notified of it and I was told NO we called you and emailed your university email (which was inactive for me after completion of the course). Therefore, I would not have received the email. I counter explained that they had 3 ways of reaching me and if 2 of 3 wasn't getting a response the next is postal mail. Their only argument was, since they are an online university they primarily communicate online. Well if that's the case why did you go as far as, to call? They should have taken it a step further and sent a mail notification as well. Why am I upset because, they have put a stain on my outstanding credit history. And I tried to correct it with them with complete honesty and was blown off. And apparently this is common because, as I stated in the beginning I should have listened, what happened to me is exactly what happened to that person. However, I was trying to remain hopeful and optimistic.

As I worked through my BS in Psychology at Capella University, I felt supported by instructors and staff at every capacity. I am proud to be a Capella graduate. I am currently applying for the Psy.D in Clinical Psychology at Capella. To be an online student it is vital to be a self-starter and disciplined. You must work hard and never give-up!

What a year Capella Ambassadors, Let’s Go Out With A BANG, & In With A Plan!! We, have witness a year of ups and down’s. I myself went through the loss of a mother and middle sister. The loss of many lives, due to forest fires, schools shootings, drive-by, Hurricanes, tornado's, flash floods, and terrorist attacks. The up-roar of America politics and clouds of smoke parades throughout every living room in America, in which a child dreams of going to college, may be in limbo, but for what I know there is a higher power says there dreams will come true. This has been other great year for me at Capella, my expectations were met, windows and doors of opportunities invited me in. Capella pride, is the key to the great behavior of each Capella instructors, they are open, full of challenges, answers to complex questions, well knowledgeable, and quick to aid our needs. I look forward to continue my education with Capella, at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. I encourage and challenge all that is thinking about going to college or looking to complete something you started and ready to get back on the horse and ride the success online learning pony express with Capella University FlexPath learning or join us full-time, now come join me let’s finish the race. Chaplain Perry McClinton School: School of Nursing & Health Sciences Program: Doctor of Public Health Specialization: Epidemiology

The classes are either so easy it's stealing an easy A or so hard that I spent way too much time and money completing a class. The work load I experienced was far greater than that of the other college I had attended.

Here's what you need to know about Capella University: I worked on my Ph.D. from 2008 to 2010. It was an arduous process with little support provided. Once I completed it, there was NO career support provided, NONE. Then I applied for adjunct online teaching positions with Capella from 2010 to 2017, at least twice per year, and each time I was told they wouldn't hire me because I was a graduate. Yet they would gladly hire someone with NO experience to teach online doctoral classes, especially if you are female and of color. This year I applied for an online teaching position with Capella, titled Education, Postsecondary Adult Education. My doctorate: Postsecondary Adult Education. What was Capella's response? They would not move forward with my application, even though I have 12+ years online teaching experience. This is a shameful practice and one I have come to expect from Capella University. Dr. J

The actual academic portion of the DNP program was engaging and effective in teaching students, however it was poorly organized, and the steps in the program were poorly explained. Most of the time the instructors themselves do not know how to explain the programs expectations. Once I started the capstone portion of the program the mentor and committee members provided poor feedback, and it was not until I hired an outside source to read my intended capstone proposal did I learned that the inexperienced, poor faculty at Capella University had not realized that I wrote a research project and not the specific required project per the capstone expectations. One particular instructor gives the worse directions that the school's higher level reviewers find inappropriate, then she tries to clean her azz by saying the site needed the changes (she is a pathetic, compulsive liar). She wastes our time with vague posts, fails to read our proposals on time, then returns it with only minimal portions reviewed, having minimal unhelpful feedback. Each time a student submits the proposal for review the mentor has 10 days to review it, they do not care that the quarter is ending and you will need to pay another $3200 for the next quarter to repeat the same process. They try to justify it by telling students it is a reiterative process meaning the student will need to rewrite until their brains are traumatized, and the faculty exhausted of reading the same song and dance, before they will allow you to progress through the milestones that they themselves do not understand. Basically, these pathetic instructors are getting paid to do absolutely nothing, until the student has spends 8 or 9 quaters of this back and forth mundane nonsense. Then the academic advisor, who is supposed to be your support, and who initially sold you the program to get you to join tells you the capstone will only take 5 quarters to oomplete, but once you complain about the mentors poor practices changes the story and says completion of the capstone depends on the student, when clearly it is NOT dependent on the students at all but on the lazy instructors who are there getting paid to do absolutely nothing, but get into altercations with students when they are held accountable for not providing timely/helpful feedback. They are making easy money working from home to play the role of a "Mentor" when they now nothing about mentoring DNP students, or the steps needed to facilitate the steps to completion of the program for the students. STAY AWAY FROM CAPELLA UNIVERSITY!!!!! They misguide the customers (students), change program guidelines and apply it to all students just to make you stay there longer!!!!!!!

All of you who are giving positive reviews of this institution and the type of degree it is conferring, do not understand comparatively what you could have received. If you had gone to an accredited, high-end Ph.D. program, you would better understand how unfounded is your confidence in Capella. You will not be hired at my university unless education has just fallen apart (which I believe is close).

I graduated with my PhD in General Psychology in 2015 and had an excellent experience. I am now a full time Assistant Professor of Psychology and this program prepared me well - both in general content and in research literacy. It was a very rigorous program and the professors were both challenging and supportive. As I was working full time and raising three children at the same time, it was a real challenge to keep myself organized. Capella seemed to understand the demands of a working parent, but continued to keep pushing me to the high standard of academic excellence. My dissertation mentor was especially helpful. I am happy to recommend Capella to future students and colleagues. Jane Whitaker

Capella University's instructional faculty and support staff were simply phenomenal. When I had an issue, it was readily resolved without having to elevate any concerns. As well, I felt my education was superb, especially in light of having colleagues in other institutions!

My doctoral experience was awesome. The exposure to scholar/practitioner world through my DBA program has opened my eyes to many opportunities I never thought were possible. That, you can contribute to the society at multiple directions while earning income from various sources. The education was very engaging and allowed high connectivity with other learners and instructors. I still stay in touch with many of my school colleagues and my dissertation mentors. Indeed, Capella for me was an online experience with human touch.

Capella is a great university; I am so glad that I chose this university to pursue my MSN with a focus in leadership and administration. There is always someone available to help in every department that I have contacted. I would refer this institution to anyone.

Capella University has been my biggest inspiration to pursue a degree that I never thought I would be interested in. I started at Capella University in the Fall of 2016 nervous, scared, and a bit worried that I was not prepared to take on Graduate school. After talking with the advisors and faculty, I felt much more confident in myself and ready to take on the challenge at Capella. I love my choice here and would not have done anything differently. This tuition makes sure that as a student, you are happy with your courses and not trying to take on more than you can handle.

I am Dennis Wharton and I am proud student and ambassador for Capella University. I have been a student of Capella University for almost three years trying to earn my PhD in General Information Technology. I wanted to provide my thanks to Capella University for helping me become more highly educated and trained student in the career world of information technology. I try to set a positive example as a American citizen who encourages those to continue in higher education. I am also a person who recommends Capella University as a great academic institution for higher learning. I would to encourage Capella University students to do their best within earning their degrees as earning their degrees can be very beneficial for their future. I also encourage Capella University student to take advantage of all the additional resources (such as writing, mathematic, and job career online centers) to help prepare to be not only an outstanding student, but to help aid them into getting into the career they desire.

I was already a little apprehensive about beginning the doctoral process, and making the decision to complete my studies online added to that feeling. After being enrolled at Capella University for one quarter, my comfort level and respect for online learning grew. The faculty and staff were always available and helpful, and the colloquiums were simply outstanding. Through the colloquiums, I met individuals that I am still in contact with to this day. Commencement...Capella University really celebrates their graduates. I would not trade my Capella experience for the world!

I will graduate March 2018. I am very proud to be a student at Capella. Everyone is very supportive since before I started my program. Online classes are easy to maneuver through. This was the best choice I have made coming to Capella.

I have been attending for one year now. I am finding, with each new course, that I am drawn in deeper. I love the instructors, the courses, the technology options, and the residencies. I would encourage anyone looking to increase their knowledge to consider Capella

Capella University is an excellent school of study. The support and learning process is an embodiment of the school,s integrity, drive, credible accreditation of the principles and policies that make Capella stands out as the school of choice.

If you are searching for an excellent online education for a Master's of Public Health degree, look no further. You will find everything you need here.

Great option in education for those who don't have the flexibility to sit in regular classrooms.

Teachers, could get more involved with students, than they are now. Starting up programs or clubs, should be easier, sometimes it's not about whether or not there is enough to keep it running but that there is an opportunity for it, obtainable by the students, over all excellent job couldn't be prouder. There is always room for improvement no matter what

They made my transition from bachelors degree to masters degree very easy. They adhere to the requirements necessary for everyone to succeed. The teachers are wonderful and the materials are also extremely helpful. I am not near graduation yet but i have already advanced in my career.

I started spring of 2016 and hope to finish my bachelors in general psychology. I love the freedom of online classes and most instructors are great.

You need to be a self starter and go above and beyond to get what you want out of this program. There is always staff there to help but it's up to you to utilize your peers, the discussions, your personal experience and know how to spot read to complete all reading assignments. It takes some getting used to but it's worth it. I got a lot out of the program and even more out of the networking of fellow students and colloquias. What I will say is you get what you put in. I only experienced one professor that did not see my own clinical reasons for diagnosis in one class and I got B because I went a different way then he did. I don't like over diagnosing and I use clinical terms to support the evidence. Besides that, it went well. I don't like most advisors because they aren't as helpful as Austin C in financial aid. He was my go to.

Capella University is an amazing school! It may be difficult for people who need constant interactions with professors, but for people who are self-motivated and able to teach themselves the course material, this is an excellent option that is fully accredited. Some of the professors create interactive videos and also live discussions that also help students feel more connected to the classroom and it also allows a chance to ask questions and receive feedback face to face. There are also residency training seminars that meet each year where you get to spend almost a week with your classmates and professors. Overall, Capella is a great school that offers opportunities for people who want to advance their education on their own schedule, while still keeping their current life and job. If someone doesn't like Capella, they may just need more hand holding from a local brick and mortar school, or they may just not be good at figuring out the coursework on their own. It certainly takes a lot of self-discipline and motivation to stay ahead with a school like Capella... but in the end it is definitely worth it because you will end up with a solid degree that is fully accredited. Their tuition is a bit on the expensive side, but again, this is definitely not one of the crappy online schools. It is a very challenging and legitimate school with very qualified professors. That is why CACREP gave them full accreditation for their counseling programs. This is the equivalent of the APA for psychologists or AMA for physicians.

The learning examples that were given to us in some of the classes really helped me look at different fields of public health. This degree literally gives you a little piece of every public health topic there is and you become very well rounded. I feel like I now have more options than the field focus that I have, which is in the field of HIV prevention.

The MBA program offered by Capella is one of unique value and quality. It provides learners the opportunity to grow in the idea of business, the idea of the supply chain & the idea of making a conscious difference in today's and the future of our economy. What I have learned is a priceless authentication of information that has helped my growth as an entrepreneur and will help develop the minds of future businessmen and women.

In the BS of Public Safety concentration in Emergency Management, the professors are knowledgeable and aid towards the completion of each class. Course rooms are easy to follow and provide a helping hand towards completing each unit through the 10 weeks. Books are easily located through the vitalsource bookshelf.

My experience as an adult learner that started my degree working full time has been above reproach. I entered the Doctoral Program for Adult Education (EdD) in 2014 with some trepidation. I was unsure of what was to come, and if I could handle the workload and balance my other obligations. I chose Capella after doing research on other schools that offered what I wanted to do in a format that I was comfortable with. Capella gave me the option to work in a digital environment without having to travel for residencies. This was exceptionally flexible for me. That alone was enough to solidify my choice. An added bonus was that this degree was less expensive than other schools. This was the final factor. Once my journey started, I found that the faculty and other staff were accessible and very willing to help with any issue I had, which were few. Every professor was willing to work with me to overcome personal obstacles, of which I had a few, and as a result, I was able to push through, instead of quitting. The curriculum is challenging but well designed and the learning platform is easy to use. A sense of community is built into the structure, and I feel that I am a part of a student body. There is plenty of support, from help with writing to conducting a job search and marketing your new skills. I have had a completely positive experience and would recommend Capella to everyone looking for an affordable and flexible educational experience.

I completed my masters in Information Technology concentrating in Project Management at Capella. I was pleasantly surprised with the knowledge I gained via the program! I've been a project manager for a number of years, but I added to my skill set immensely with my Capella degree! I also made some great contacts/friends through the class projects and even after graduation we keep in contact and support each other. My Capella degree allowed me to advance my career goals. I now have an excellent job with upward mobility all because of my Capella degree! In fact, I felt that my masters was so valuable that I continued on with the PhD program!

Joining the Capella adventure has been the best decision I've made in a long time. My husband did his Master in Public Health at Capella University, and I became curious about the process and the learning style. So, I decided to enroll in the doctoral program of Public Administration. This happened three years ago, and I am now on my way to begin writing my dissertation. I thought I would not make it this far, but the Professors at Capella made the process attractive and engaging. Therefore, I encourage everyone who is looking to increase their education to try taking classes at Capella. I promise you will fall in love, just like I did.

The degree I am on is of a very high standard and is accredited by CACREP which is essential if you want to go onto obtain a counseling license. The interaction amongst students is very important and for an online course we have excellent peer discussions and sharing of our experience of the Profession. I only did not grade a ten as I have not yet completed the program so I am sure there is room for improvement all around by my completion date. The support is fabulous: from academic advising to the work study program,finance and disability

Stay away from this institution. They are only concerned with being a for profit organization. If you are looking for a PHD program do not attend Capella University. Once you complete your course work and enter into the dissertation process/course, the whole process slows down and is stretched out as long as possible so they can get all the money they can from students. The financial aid office is dishonest and disorganized.

I am glad that I chose Capella University to achieve my Masters in Public Health. At first, I was a bit nervous, because of the things I would hear people say about online classes, but it is convenient. My professors have been wonderful and very helpful. They share so much information and encourage you a lot. The classes can be a bit challenging, but it's not hard to ask for help and most of the time you will receive that help or they will provide with resources. I don't expect achieving my MPH to be easy, but I haven't failed a class yet all while earning my grades fairly. I am glad I chose Capella University and guess what? I will complete my Doctoral program with them also!

My degree will ultimately lead to a license in the state I live in. I am fortunate enough to live in a state that aligns with the national guidelines. However, there are some states that have more or less requirements and some that do not even hire for my specific field. I highly recommend Capella University, there help and support throughout this journey has been unparalleled! Land based programs have offered me less but I always feel like I am talking to someone who knows me and understands me. I have had several instructors who are amazing in their knowledge and skill. They are remarkable in their fields and offer so much more insight into the world of work. My experience would not have been the same without them.

My experience at Capella University has been very rewarding and wonderful! I am in my third year of completing my degree and I love everything about the college! The staff is very understanding and extremely compassionate about their students and they do everything they can to provide encouragement and the support each student needs. The courserooms online are very simple and easy to use and comprehend. The only thing I do not really approve of is that Capella makes every student get the books from their bookstore and it gets delivered to us electronically, I am the type of student that needs and actual textbook right in front of me because it is easier for me to learn. As far as everything else I love the University and I look forward to completing my degree here.

Overall i am happy i chose this school i love that registration is taken care of for you. There are some teachers that were awesome and others i didnt vibe with. I would definitely recommend this school to others

When I began my search for the right university to attend after going to a community college I considered a lot of different things. I needed the flexibility to be a stay at home mother of three young children who are very involved in life. I also need the ability to obtain the best degree I can while attending school online. When I began my search I wanted to make sure that I would be able to use my degree where ever my career path may take me and I feel that Capella has given me the best of both worlds. At Capella, I have the ability to grow as an individual as well as a student. The information that is taught here is something that I can use not only in the professional world but also in my everyday life. I am able to learn and grown from all of the feedback that my instructors have given me and I must say, I feel as though I have become a better person since starting here at Capella University.

• Public Service Leadership/Emergency Management o The course materials were oriented primarily for Police and then for fire and military learners. o There should be an alternative degree with a business orientation. • The key hear is Public Service. • There needs to be Business Continuity/Emergency Management. • There can and should be a coordination of these two programs as disasters and emergencies have a distinct overlap for the effected responders. • There is also a need to provide training to deal with volunteers to differentiate when Command and Control orientation is needed and when Transformational or Situational Management are needed

During my higher educational course study, at Capella University, I was stressed from personal life experiences. I wasn't sure I was going to make it through, but I had some awesome professors that took my struggles and encouraged me to keep going. How? The professors went beyond teaching and became a positive voice that guided me through it! No school is perfect, because people aren't perfect, and I had two professors that I was displeased with, but for the years I attended, the great professors out weighed the two bad experiences!! I recommend keeping your goals posted where you can see them everyday. My personal muse was my daughters. I wanted to show them that they can go to college and graduate, no matter what life brings them. I went through being laid off to homeless. I wanted to quit, but when I looked at my girls faces, there was no why I was going to quit. There has to be a goal that drives you to the finish line! Finally, I suggest that you interact with your professors to cross the finish line and obtain your degree. The interaction I had with my professor, during my capstone,helped me finish. She had a good tone, and I felt her sincerity. She corrected my errors with care and complimented my successes. More importantly, you have to believe in yourself and you will win, because you are a master of knowledge!!

Welcome to Capella University. Choosing Capella University is a wise choice because of their excellent concentrations in learning at the Masters, PhD, and Doctorate degree levels of education. Learning about Capella University was through a Mentor's experience while completing my undergraduate studies. Academic planing at Capella University, has proven to be beneficial throughout numerous changes and challenges. Capella has a distinguished blackboard and open door approach in education, when attaining individual degree goal requirements and completion. With more than twenty years as an online learning institution, Capella University has flexible paths to offer diverse learners academic success.

If you are deciding to continue or embark upon furthering your education, I would highly recommend attending Capella University. This adult learner investigated many online schools before choosing Capella University as a way to progress forward in a graduate program in Human Services / Counseling. The professors and instructors are willing to work with adult learners as they know of the various "hats" of life students wear to accomplish family and educational goals. The academic advising teams are always responsive and respectful when answering questions and making suggestive comments about program completion. What I found most encouraging about being part of Capella University team as an adult student is their many support systems to assist learners to achieve their passions of gaining quality education for advancement and participation in making a positive difference in the world.

The MS in School Counseling program at Capella University is stellar! The professors are competent in their field and are not only willing to help, but also engage in class discussions and provide feedback on assignments. The program format lends itself to student success and true, deeper learning. The technical side of Capella University is also excellent with ease of access and technical support; students never have to worry about the website or mobile app being down. The university library is loaded with an incredible amount of resources and every search yields ample resources for any subject of research. The course materials at Capella University are always easy to use, search, and are always available to use in plenty of time for the first assignment. Having attended several schools, both on campus and online, I can say with confidence and enthusiasm that the programs at Capella University are the BEST out there! I am proud to call myself a Capella University student and cannot wait to call myself an alumni!!!

Capella has restored by faith in believing I am able to succeed. No matter the journey or the task, instructors are valuable to my learning abilities. I have been able to go beyond my expectations and continue to climb the latter. Capella University has set the bar high for my Counseling Education specialization. I truly believe I am better at processing information, writing, and research due to my time at Capella.

My journey has been great and I've learned a great deal alone the way. One thing Capella has given me as a learner is the confidence to move forward in my career as a professional. Choosing Capella was the best decision I made to continue my educational journey.

After an attempt at a traditional degree years previous, Capella Faculty opened doors for me to obtain my PhD. The Faculty were present and very informative to guide me to success. In the previous attempt, I was left to guess and flounder with no guidance and little learning.

I began my journey in graduate school with a traditional brick and mortar environment. The challenges of work and school's conflicting schedules left no choice but to move to a distance education environment. After the initial learning curve, I can honestly say that Capella has not only changed my career but also my life. I have been able to use the knowledge that I have learned at Capella in my current position and have also used it to seek even greater opportunities. I am a proud Capella learner and I take that very seriously.

When I became ready to embark upon a doctoral degree, my research began by speaking to colleagues in various online programs at varying institutions. After determining an online experience was best for me, researching program offerings was the next step, including typical completion times, and finally, online college rankings were reviewed. At the time (2011), Capella University was in the top 5 nationally and once I considered the Doctor of Education Program and factors therein, it became an easy choice. As well, Capella had, and continues to have, impressive statistics for graduates' promotions, which I found very appealing.

My experience with deciding on which online institute to attend was a very detailed one. I had a checklist of items that I needed answers to: from program of interest, accreditation, tuition cost, making sure there would be enough monies available to complete the program (which was dependent in part to the number of transfer credits Capella would accept), to the customer service encounters. Capella made my experience and decision really easy. Starting over after a 16 year absence can be daunting, but my Admission Counselor assured me every step of the way. He did everything he said he would do and even followed up with me after my classes had started. That for me was PRICELESS! My academic advisor, Instructors, Teaching Assistants have all made this transition back to fulfilling my educational dream an amazing reality. The online training before classes started enabled me to become familiar with online learning and moving around in course rooms. I am still getting adjusted to not having hardback books (old school, lol), but even that need has been dwindling away! I am now in my third quarter here and I am excited about what the future holds for me as a Capella University Graduate.... hmmm, I love the sound of that! I am really happy and satisfied with my experience and learning at Capella University! Tonya E. McKoy

Capella University is a great online University because it is accredited and affordable, as well as has teachers that respond quickly and promptly to any issue that could present itself in relation to technological or personal problems. No matter the case, the highly trained and educated staff are always there to lend a helping hand. The school offers E-book solutions as well as books bundled so that students can save money, and even gives their students scholarships for good grades as well as a variety of variables. In researching Capella a prospective student can find that their tuition is fair, financial aide is offered, Flex path can be taken so that classes fit better into your schedule, it is accredited, and its programs not only offer the right education material, but the internships and on site fieldwork that has to be done for certain programs is offered easily and efficiently through the school with no added stressors. By doing your own personal research on Capella you can see how it is comparable to other institutions, as well as why it goes beyond expectations in areas like tuition rates, scholarships, on site work opportunities, etc. In all honesty, I enjoy my education at Capella as well as the added benefits and would suggest for anyone to apply so that they can appreciate and learn about the same factors I mentioned above.

I currently have a 4.0 GPA and I couldn't have done it without the help of excellent teachers and staff at Capella University. I have really enjoyed the classes and feel that it will enrich my experience as a counselor and help me further myself in my career choice. I would recommend this University to anybody.

I am currently a PhD Learner in the School of Business and Technology, Business Management (Leadership Emphasis) in the last quarter of my first year. The work is real, the expectations are high, and the reward for your efforts is the internal change that you make happen. 100% of what you get out of this program, and others like it, depends on what you put into it. With that being said, the professors I have had up to this point have been tremendous guides with a true passion for teaching adult students. To them you are not just a student, you are a potential future peer in the academic world. The transformation from graduate student to PhD is long and challenging; the path to PhD is not for everyone and, as the zen hot dog vendor told his customer, "Change must come from within." So far, though, I am enjoying the transformation. Why not come join me?

I chose an online degree because I am a married woman with three children. Capella is known to be a respected school and provides quality education. My experience was priceless. I felt supported and empowered for seven years. Despite life'so changes, Capella faculty were consistent in my life and guided me through my academic changes. I am so grateful to Capella facultyou. From day one, I NEVER regretted my decision to attend this university.

Capella, is a good school. The work is not easy but the instructors work with you. Many people says it is more expensive then the other schools but to me it is worth every penny. I am currently taking a statistic class and I fear this course but I have learned that I am not the only one. What is great is that Capella understands that many fear this course so they set up a week study group to assist us is completing our assignments and to get a better understanding. The instructors are there to help you to be successful.

For me, Capella was the best choice. The Masters program prepared me for the field, to the point I am now co-writing books for a program in Africa. The staff assured my progression through their commitment to helping me stay on track and to meet my goals along the way.

It took a lot of research in order to decide what college I'd like to attend and I am happy that I chose Capella. Overall, my decision was based on how long it would take to obtain my degree, the amount of money it would cost to and I wanted to attend a school where myself as an older student didn't have to be bothered with a lot of children. Choosing to achieve my degree online at Capella was a great decision. Because it was my first time, I was so afraid of taking online classes but the staff at Capella was so helpful. In the beginning, I was overwhelmed but there is so much interactive material inside the classroom, that I always manage to figure things out on my own. This surprises me because I have always felt that I was the student who had to have an physical instructor there in order for me to learn- especially because I ask a lot of questions, but Capella makes everything so easy to figure out on your own. I tell everyone I know who is thinking about going back to school and who feel overwhelmed with taking online classes that if they choose Capella, they won't go wrong.

Juggling between a full time job and two young kids is difficult enough, add to this a passion for learning! Definitely not an easy task, the mind ponders over a million questions and doubts plague your judgement. After going through a series of counseling and advice I opted for an online degree. I needed one which would fit my crazy schedule and allow me the flexibility to give my little ones the love and attention they needed. Another pivotal criterion was to let me choose the path I wanted to pursue. Having been in the medical field for almost fifteen years, there is no better field I would rather be in. A casual conversation with a coworker prompted me to give Capella a call and rest is history. Here I am, almost at the end of my journey and I could not have chosen a better university to make my dreams a reality. From the initial advice regarding options and transfer of credits to continuous financial and academic guidance, the counselors at Capella have been there for me at every step of the way. I am so grateful that I decided to give Capella a chance and there is not one thing I regret. I have never been so confident and grounded about my career and cannot wait to see what the future unfolds. Thank you Capella !

When I decided to go back to school, the research of which school to attend was daunting. After much deliberation with different schools and online research, I made the decision to attend Capella University. I requested information which was prompt and was followed by a no hassle, stress-free phone consultation. The individual I worked with answer many of my questions around accreditation status, financial aid, student loans, as well as helping evaluate my transfer credits from a community college. Each step of the way the team was friendly, helpful, and ensured that I was successful (for the first year you have a personal advisor that holds your hand if needed). Every single instructor I had was dedicated to my success. Offering faculty expectations early on, grading scales, when assignments and discussions would be due, as well contact information made for a great learning environment. Toward the end of my coursework many books were going electronic (ebooks) and although I am comfortable with using those types of documents, the software was a bit slow and, at times, a challenge to use (in all fairness this could have been the tablet I was using which was a few years old). The knowledge I gained was valuable and relative to my field (I have over 18 years in the IT field from PC to Network Technicians) and feel that the degree awarded corresponds to real world acceptance and relevance. My advice is to do your research, see how the school fits with your learning style and other personal commitments, and then take the plunge.

I made the best choice when I chose Capella to pursue a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management. However, Capella was not my first choice. Being from Louisiana, my first choice was an in-state institution that many of my professors and colleagues had attended, and had success factors with. Unfortunately, for me, it was not the same. After my first semester, I knew it was not the place for me. In the meantime, I had networked with an Assistant Principal and a Curriculum Coordinator in which had received degrees from Capella; one a Masters in Educational Leadership and the other a Doctor of Education. Both told me how successful they were, how much the enjoyed both the University and their programs, as well as the support they received. I decided to give it a shot. Before then, no one really could read into me or understand the passion I had. I gave Capella a phone call and talked to an enrollment counselor. I told them that I wanted to inquire about their Doctoral programs in Education, and that I had been referred. They were excited to know that an alumni had referred me. What impressed me the most was that without trying to tell me what I needed to do, the enrollment counselor asked me to tell them a little about myself, as well as what I was interested in. After doing such, she then recommended that according to what I had told her, the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management seemed to be the degree I would be most interested in. With that, I made the decision to give it a go and enrolled. Because of the recommendation, I did not even have to pay an application fee. Enrollment was easy and I was well on my way. Being into my sixth semester, I do not regret any of it and am pleased with the my program, my instructors, and the support I have had all along the way. The abundance of resources that Capella provides for its learners is unreal. I would recommend Capella to anyone!

Courses for MBA program exceed programming from other schools. Flexpath program aligns with business objectives to receive competent graduate-level performance. Each paper prepared takes a firm position about a topic, supported by relevant and timely printed resources. Professors' comments and mentoring of each paper prepares you to apply the concepts in life upon completion of each paper. The competency you develop will last many years into the future; you cannot ask for more value from a university. Tuition is affordable, facilitating payoff within 12-24 months.

I have read many negative comments on Capella. I can see that having a life issue can cause a disturbance in how you can attend your classes or actually do your work. Most believe that the school has to accommodate this, they don't. If you were in a brick n mortar, it would be the same.. Originally I had attended Kaplen University and through some mistake of mine and their stupidity I had changed to Capella. Lets say I was dropped for having a 3.0 due to "completion" rate. I had a bad 2 semesters which was not the schools fault, and after I petitioned to be re-enrolled they gave me the okay but only if I got a 4.0 in that semester. In the higher level classes A's are harder as the professors grade with much more scrutiny. I could have done it but if it was any other student they would not have said the same thing. I digress. Currently I am enrolled in Flex path. I thought this would be easy but boy was I absolutely wrong. This program, as with all online programs, takes self discipline. If you don't take the time and put effort into it, you will not pass and this is not the program for you. Unlike brick n mortar schools where you take test based off of memorizing facts, you actually have to take those facts and apply them to a real life situation. I believe this is where you find most of the negative comments. It was not as easy as they thought it would be, you cant just memorize and regurgitate facts. You have to use critical thinking and facts to analyse then assess an issue. If you like a challenge, want to have the most bang for your buck ( unlimited classes in a semester for $2000 is like a dream compared to most every other school online), and be able to use the information, then Capella is for you. If not I would suggest a community college or trade school instead. Those still interested, there are some downsides. The Guided path (which my husband is currently enrolled in)is not as interactive as other schools, so if you want to truly have a discussion or have some over the computer classes, Capella doesn't really offer that. maybe in the future. The Flex path there is really no interaction at all. I would love to see them have weekly seminars by professors which would help at least learn some of the concepts (accounting ugh) to help take that information.

After reading so many reviews, I can see that many complain about issues that were probably due to their own problems/situations (not trying to fault people). You have to put in the work to get the grade. Online classes ARE NOT EASIER than brick and mortar, and I think that is what people see as "inferior courses" or thinking it would be a cake walk. I was able to transfer some of my course work from a community college and worked on the rest in 2 years (take anywhere from 9 to 15 units per term) while working full time in an IT position at a college district. It was hard. Many late nights, giving up social activities that interfered with my studying, research, and projects, but it was necessary. I graduated with highest honors in Dec of 2016 (4.0 although I almost missed it because of a challenging class the last term) and can say that if you apply yourself, do what is required, and not complain about how hard or unfair the work is, anyone can achieve their dreams! Good luck to all of you!

I was enrolled into the DNP program for one quarter and a few weeks of the second quarter. I was told I would get a scholarship and I took out a financial aid loan. I was billed 2,600 for the first quarter. I never saw my scholarship applied. I was not told it did not take effect until the second semester. Also I was asked by one of your enrollment counselors if I could use my 2nd quarter refund to pay for the first quarter. I was not told why but I agreed as long as I wouldn't owe a balance. I got turned over to collections for 4,596. Because transferring funds across aid years is not permissible and I was not told that. Bridget Rewitzwr was the person whom I spoke to about this and I have a copy of the original email. Yes I withdrew from the college during my second quarter. I was not active in the course due to having surgery moving states changing jobs and a major health crisis with my parents and got removed for inactivity. I was expecting a $900 or so withdrawal pay back but not this. I have no way of paying this and now my credit is ruined because I was trying to better my life. Your staff is ill informed and misinforms it's students. I will never recommend your program to anyone. If I had known that my scholarship didn't activate until the second quarter I never would have enrolled in the first place. Poor communication. Worst university I ever attended! I will be sure to make this as public as I can!!! Thank you all for a waste of my time and for destroying my credit. I was enrolled under false pretenses!

What's the wording I see on here, "teachers"? Really? CAPELLA UNIVERSITY is next on the government's chopping block! CAPELLA, its faculty & administration are CROOKS, and no better than University of Phoenix, Clinton's university, Devry, ANY of the for-profit so-called "universities". All its "leaders", "faculty", CEOs, administration - you name 'em need to appear in front of congress, fined and imprisoned! From a former Capella University PhD “learner” scammed by a crappy curriculum and a "school" that stole $130,000 in Federal School Loans and of course -- the infamous Wells Fargo Bank. Imagine! Capella University = SCAM DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME -OR- YOUR MONEY AT CAPELLA UNIVERSITY!!!!!!TRUST ME!!!!!! I KNOW!!!! I earned 2 masters degrees at brick/mortar school in Miami, Florida - without problems, making excellent grades, and having tremendous academic support from the faculty - even the dean. At Capella - you will not receive any support or communication - UNLESS YOU OWE THEM MONEY. In fact, the even enroll you in the next, upcoming quarter when you haven't even completed 6 weeks of your present Capella course. After EIGHT years of earning my Ph.D. at Capella, I was constantly mislead, communication/answers to my questions and concerns would take WEEKS for the academic advisor and my mentor. My mentor all of a sudden "disappeared", then I was assigned another mentor - having to practically START ALL OVER my dissertation phase/requirements! Capella then later introduced the SMR (Scientific Merit Review) - a new process to students, event though they (students) wear near completion of the dissertation phase or half-way there. The SMR phase was brutal - taking nearly TWO years to complete (PASS!), It did "pass" with 3 faculty members, but low a behold - they too disappeared and I had to START ALL OVER!!!! The new faculty advisor denied ("failed") my PhD proposal - even though I had "passed" and was already preparing for DATA COLLECTION and already in the writing phases of Chapter 4 & 5. Chapters 1, 2 & 3 were approved, written & completed. But - when this SMR was introduced, conveniently and to serve the financial interest (gain) of Capella, I was told I had to go backwards and re-write Chapter 1, 2 & 3. Well at this point, I already had my Ph.D. proposal approved, my research topic, data methods, etc - ALL APPROVED. In fact, I already collected all of my data and was in the data analysis phase - which positioned me to be near completion of my Ph.D. within a projected six (6) months. Again - another setback. Then, it GETS BETTER (or I should say [much] WORSE!). My THIRD assigned mentor up and quit mid-class, leaving me and many other doctoral learners stranded. I was ready to complete my Ph.D. but my third mentor and Capella faculty/administration led me on and were trying to penalize ME for this "professor" (if that's what I would call anyone associated being an educator at this university), told me I was late to re-enroll in my current class. This made no sense!!! Why did I have to re-enroll in a course that was actively ongoing and in week 6?!? Obviously this was for finances and to adhere to what I am assuming some sort of educational, legal standard. I was assigned ANOTHER mentor who had NO CLUE above my dissertation's topic, nor where I was (NEAR COMPLETION) of my Ph.D. ALL MY WORK WAS DONE! ALL MY DATA COLLECTION! ALL MY DATA ANALYSIS! I WAS DONE! Done with my paper and done with this university - a school that STOLE over $90,000 from me in government-assisted student $. Every quarter I was harassed for $4,200 in tuition! IN FACT, when I first enrolled with Capella to earn my Ph.D. ( ~ mid-2000s), Capella students did not have to pay $4,200/quarter. I believe the tuition once in the dissertation phase was ~ $1,200. They switch rules on you, leave you in the dark. Change rules of the game as they see fit; in fact, in the beginning of its doctoral education, the “university” didn’t even provide a graduate student’s handbook. The “university” misleads & lies. The only time you will get a response is if you owe them money! And, many occurrences transpired where I posed urgent questions regarding my dissertation – only to receive a vague response, and on many occasions, even having me wait an entire quarter for a response, while in the meantime I am “on hold”, paying $4,200 waiting. This university is NOT WORTH $4,200/quarter! AT ALL! Even if they were just issuing Ph.D.s without your having to complete ANY work - CAPELLA UNIVERSITY IS NOT WORTH YOUR TIME OR YOUR MONEY. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! THEY ARE A SCAM! Stay away! FILE YOUR COMPLAINT AGAINST CAPELLA UNIVERSITY (on this website, type in “Capella Education” in the required search field in their “complaint section”: http://shareholdersfoundation.com Also, file with the BBB @: https://www.bbb.org/minnesota/business-reviews/schools-academic-colleges-and-universities/capella-university-in-minneapolis-mn-11003265/reviews-and-complaints University of Phoenix students get relief from student loans following federal government investigation: http://aidingstudents.com/student-loans/breaking-news-university-of-phoenix-students-get-relief-from-student-loans-following-federal-government-investigation/ University of Phoenix owner gets out as 50,500 students flee: http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/08/pf/college/university-of-phoenix-online-sold/

Capella University changed my life! The Graduate Education received at Capella University allowed me to qualify for State License to practice in California. I have also secured teaching positions with Community Colleges, and Accredited Universities. In addition, I APA Post-Doctoral Training have recognized Capella University's superior curriculum. Other friends that graduated with me are Practicing Psychology in Private Practice in the following states: Washington, California, and Arizona. Salary increased was present prior to graduation, but it is up to the individual to make the degree work them. Good luck to all of you pursuing ed to a higher level.

I completed my MS in Clinical Psychology at Capella University and am currently pursuing my Psy D for Clinical Psychology through them. I found the programming to be more rewarding than sitting in a class room and have someone regurgitate something from a text book. Having the requirement to find articles that are scholarly to write posts on has only assisted me in strengthening my ability to research for information. I obtained a practicum with the Department of Corrections and have since been hired on and get payed well for what I do. If I were to have a criticism, the college should make more of an effort at developing sites where students can apply for practicums and internships instead of telling students "You're on your own to find a site". Yes, the books are expensive IF you go through their book store. I chose to purchase elsewhere due to the ridiculous costs at their book store. I would recommend, and have recommend, Capella to others for furthering their education, especially non-traditional students.

I am in the marriage and family therapy/counseling program and let me say that when it comes to finding fieldwork the university does a HORRIBLE job in assisting finding a place for students. If you reach out to them for help you will always be refer back to modules and resources on the websites. They have a fieldwork resource tool where it contains lists of places that you can try to do your fieldwork, but when i used it most of those places say they dont accept or offer internship opportunities. I had have some great classes and professors in the past but my whole complaint is the way they go about not helping students find places for internship and charge you a bundle if you drop a course.

I started my Ed.D with a focus on Adult Ed in January, and so far so good. I have found that if you keep on top of assignments, and manage your time appropriately, you're golden. On the other hand, I have seen students drop off from the roster who I previously noticed during discussions were sorely lacking in writing and analysis skills, not to mention the basic skill of doing what the instructions tell you to do. I suspect that is what happened to many of the negative reviewers on this site (although certainly not all). The professors are pretty decent, although like any school they have their pluses and minuses. A lot of busy work early on and catering to the lowest common denominator, but as I said, that LCD has already started disappearing from classes and I am seeing rigor increase accordingly. I am a self-pay, so I can't comment on the student loan process or financial aid. They are a regionally accredited school so I have already been able to apply credits earned at Capella toward salary advancement at my work.

I would not recommend Capella University to anyone. I completed my Masters at Capella and than was admitted into the Ph.D program. The program has 3 residencies that amount to a whole lot of just sitting in front of a computer for 3 days for each residency. They are supposed to prepare students for the comprehensive exam and dissertation, however the truth of the matter is that the residencies do nothing. Also Capella likes to change things at the last second without telling students. One such change they made was how they grade the comprehensive exam, they changed it from a point systems to some new system where you have to get proficient or distinguished on all sections and any section that is less than that will cause an automatic fail, however the residency instructors push the 30 point system. When I asked my residency instructor about the change, he said he did not even know of it. After failing comps I decided to transfer out of Capella and go to a school that focus on the students and not on the money. Capella is a for-profit school and they don't care about the students. More and more of my classmates are leaving Capella because they see what Capella really is. Capella is taking students money and not delivering on what they promised the students. Also Capella might be accredited, but the individual programs are not. Also classes at Capella don't transfer to other schools because of this one reason. Capella in my opinion is based on a business model that focuses on providing stockholders the most profits, while providing the students nothing. In my opinion I don't see Capella being around long if they continue to treat students as cattle as Capella only cares about how much money they can make off the students while providing them with little support, and little resources. I would not recommend Capella to anyone. This school only cares about money and not the students.

I completed a MS which went rather good having some unstable support. The sale of books is outrageously high in price as compared to a normal college. Once you get into the doctoral program a learners scope becomes a moving target having constant change. I think this is done purbusly to run the clock out. There is no standardization on mentors. If you're unlucky and get acritical mentor your ship will sink. If you think you can read between the lines and not heed these comments, then take your loads and waste your money on a partially accredited college. DO DO IT You will only endup with an "ABD"

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME -OR- YOUR MONEY AT CAPELLA UNIVERSITY!!!!!!TRUST ME!!!!!! I KNOW!!!! I earned 2 masters degrees at brick/mortar school in Miami, Florida - without problems, making excellent grades, and having tremendous academic support from the faculty - even the dean. At Capella - you will not receive any support or communication - UNLESS YOU OWE THEM MONEY. In fact, the even enroll you in the next, upcoming quarter when you haven't even completed 6 weeks of your present Capella course. After EIGHT years of earning my Ph.D. at Capella, I was constantly mislead, communication/answers to my questions and concerns would take WEEKS for the academic advisor (MICHAEL) and my mentor (DR. STIKA). My mentor all of a sudden "disappeared", then I was assigned another mentor - having to practically START ALL OVER my dissertation phase/requirements! Capella then later introduced the SMR (Scientific Merit Review) - a new process to students, event though they (students) wear near completion of the dissertation phase or half-way there. The SMR phase was brutal - taking nearly TWO years to complete (PASS!), It did "pass" with 3 faculty members, but low a behold - they too disappeared and I had to START ALL OVER!!!! The new faculty advisor (Dr. Disch) denied ("failed") my PhD proposal - even though I had "passed" and was already preparing for DATA COLLECTION and already in the writing phases of Chapter 4 & 5. Chapters 1, 2 & 3 were approved, written & completed. But - when this SMR was introduced, conveniently and to serve the financial interest (gain) of Capella, I was told I had to go backwards and re-write Chapter 1, 2 & 3. Well at this point, I already had my Ph.D. proposal approved, my research topic, data methods, etc - ALL APPROVED. In fact, I already collected all of my data and was in the data analysis phase - which positioned me to be near completion of my Ph.D. within a projected six (6) months. Again - another setback. Then, it GETS BETTER (or I should say [much] WORSE!). Dr. Antunez (my THIRD assigned mentor) up and quit mid-class, leaving me and many other doctoral learners stranded. I was ready to complete my Ph.D. but Dr. Antunez and Capella faculty/administration led me on and were trying to penalize ME for this "professor" (if that's what I would call anyone associated being an educator at this university), told me I was late to re-enroll in my current class. This made no sense!!! Why did I have to re-enroll in a course that was actively ongoing and in week 6?!? Obviously this was for finances and to adhere to what I am assuming some sort of educational, legal standard. I was assigned ANOTHER mentor who had NO CLUE above my dissertation's topic, nor where I was (NEAR COMPLETION) of my Ph.D. ALL MY WORK WAS DONE! ALL MY DATA COLLECTION! ALL MY DATA ANALYSIS! I WAS DONE! Done with my paper and done with this university - a school that STOLE over $90,000 from me in government-assisted student $. Every quarter I was harassed for $4,200 in tuition! IN FACT, when I first enrolled with Capella to earn my Ph.D. ( ~ mid-2000s), Capella students did not have to pay $4,200/quarter. I believe the tuition once in the dissertation phase was ~ $1,200. They switch rules on you, leave you in the dark. Change rules of the game as they see fit; in fact, in the beginning of its doctoral education, the “university” didn’t even provide a graduate student’s handbook. The “university” misleads & lies. The only time you will get a response is if you owe them money! And, many occurrences transpired where I posed urgent questions regarding my dissertation – only to receive a vague response, and on many occasions, even having me wait an entire quarter for a response, while in the meantime I am “on hold”, paying $4,200 waiting. This university is NOT WORTH $4,200/quarter! AT ALL! Even if they were just issuing Ph.D.s without your having to complete ANY work - CAPELLA UNIVERSITY IS NOT WORTH YOUR TIME OR YOUR MONEY. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! THEY ARE A SCAM! Stay away!

My experience with my program was fine...minor issues with timely feedback, but overall fine. The support or lack thereof that I received from academic advising was poor. After being enrolled in the wrong course I spent several weeks in 2 sections of the same course. Multiple conversation with 'my' advisor were unproductive and unprofessional. I contact the advising supervisor and was told that a teleconference was required, requiring me to take time off work to submit to his schedule. During the discussion I was told that it was my fault that I had been enrolled incorrectly and that he did not believe there was any unprofessionalism im her lack of responses. When I asked who his supervisor was because I wasn't being satisfied with his response or customer service skills I was told there was no one else that he was the advising supervisor. They entire experience was incredible disappointing. I truly expected to be treated with professionals when dealing with this 'support' team but was met with hostility, dishonesty, and incompetence. I have contacted admissions to get the information that advising refused to give, but in the mean time have lost 6 weeks of course work time to a error that was made by the school. I would highly recommend on-line learning to many graduate degree students however I would also strongly recommend going sonewhere else. The learner support services within academic advising has significantly missed the mark on assisting student and instead seem to focus on shifting blame. I honestly expected more.

I have to have a graduate date to review, but I did not stay with this college. The class I took when I started my master's was easy. The financial aid office messed up my money situation. They did not tell me, I had to find this out after it was too late. I tried multiple times to get it straightened out, and spent countless hours on the phone with different departments. No help. Finally, I quit and enrolled in a normal school with a great support system. I am left owing them money for their mistake and they will not take any responsibility. They want their money (side note: the course I am paying for is not accepted by any other university so it means nothing) and that is that. They sent me a bill, I made a small payment but they sent me to collections anyway. I asked how they can, legally, send someone to collections who is paying and they said the bill was to be paid in full and that I had to set up a formal payment plan with them, but I didn't....no one ever told me that. The business office has very rude people that do not care about the student. I would NEVER recommend Capella for this reason. When the financial aid office doesn't understand what they are doing, it can set you up for financial ruin. And when the university doesn't care about you, except for your money, that is a tragedy.

Well, I only took one class out of curiosity...I was eventually steered away from friends and family. The class was well organized and interesting..but very easy. I ended up at my state university and am very glad I did not go this route. Capella is a business, not a university. No one in education respects a degree from there...so beware. Most educated people think its a joke. Once I realized this, I got out. I was the first in my family to go to college....as are many Capella students. So, I just didn't know how it all worked. As for the graduate programs...I have no idea why anyone would get a masters or PHd from here. Just my opinion. Its rep might change...but not likely.

I have just completed my MS Degree in Human Behavior. I had a wonderful experience at Capella. The work load was very challenging. I have attended a traditional college for my associate, and BA degree so I can honestly say that I have had the experience of both types of colleges. I will say that if you are not the type that has a problem with time management, this may not be the school for you. I had to learn how to pace myself, because of working a full time job while attending. I know my limit so therefore I took one class at a time, in the graduate program 4 hours is part time. I attended every quarter for the three year period and had no problems with registration or with financial aid. A friend of mine who is also a MS graduate of Capella is the one who told me about Capella. I was so impressed that I told a co-worker, and she enrolled and will graduate in June 2016. Neither of us had any problems with our instructors. They all held Phd degrees and everyone of them was most helpful. They graded and responded to questions in a timely manner. I once had to call for technical assistance and they helped me with my problem. My enrollment counselor called and checked on my progress the first year, and told me that if I ever had a problem do not hesitate to call. When it was time for me to take my elective classes I called and was emailed a four page list of classes that I could choose from. I chose, called back and was registered for those classes and my final class. I am sorry for any of you who have had a negative experience, but I really enjoyed my experience at Capella, and I made many friends who were also in class with me from the beginning and we all graduated together March 2016. If you are looking for an online school that is going to challenge you, this school is for you. Thank you Capella!!!!

I've seen several bad reviews, and I must admit I'm a bit surprised. I earned both my BS and MBA with Capella, and am now enrolled in my Doctorate of Business Administration. The professors have been top notch, especially in the graduate and post graduate courses. Even more, they are usually well rounded in a career that helps bring a touch of the real world to the material. I've referred several students because I believe the quality of the education is quite high. That being said, it's a lot of work. If you're not willing to put in a lot of time, and really work, you won't make it through. If you lack self-motivation or need the face-to-face interaction of a traditional school, the Capella environment may not work for you. However, they have excellent support staff that have always been available when I needed them. I couldn't be happier with my choice to attend Capella.

The FlexPath MBA program is for those who have a desire to put practical business knowledge to the test to see how it applies in an "MBA World". This program is designed in a self-paced format that allows you to excel based on your own capabilities. There are no timed courses; books to read; or, participatory events. It's just you and your work, evaluated independent of others. The beauty is the cost of the program is in your control based on what you can accomplish in a quarter. If you are excellent at accounting, then get it done quickly so you can spend time in areas that may not be your strength. I highly recommend this program for someone who is driven, disciplined and takes initiative. Every course is a set of problems that must be solved, very similar to the real world.

I was going to attended Capella University. I went online and register for a class they sign me up for . I was not able to get on line so the admission office told me to email the teacher. It took the teacher a couple of days to email me back. By that time the classes had started. Capella want me to pay for a class that I never took. They are a RIP OFF. DON'T GO HERE.

Any online degree program can be unfairly scrutinized and criticized by anyone. this program challenged every ounce of brain I had and I put the effort in to get the A's I received. The most important and life changing part is the knowledge derived from this program. It is not the letters that have changed my life but what I have learned about the world and myself. I am proficient in business and have been promoted not because of this degree but because of knowledge intelligence and applicability. I am a proud 2015 Capella University Graduate and this is my second masters. I attended an institution prior to this that did not challenge me intellectually as Capella. You get in what you put in, and you can used everything learned to not only grow professionally, but personally.

I have read many of the reviews online and I disagree with most. Yes Capella University is expensive, I believe this is a price you pay for the convenience of on-line learning. I am attending (since 6/2009) Capella University for a PhD in Counseling Studies. I have completed all course work with a 4.0 GPA. I completed and passed my Comprehensive Exams, I submitted my SMR within 1 year. In the time I have been attending Capella, I have experienced spine surgery, 3 moves (the second one to another state 1000 miles away), started up my own business which is very successful, have the experience of coping with a mother with dementia, and I myself suffer with several other illnesses (rheumatoid arthritis being one). I am a go getter and I always persevere. I have not allowed these issues to interfere with my education- any more than I would have in a brick and Mortar (which I 've also attended- 3 schools for 3 other degrees). I am currently in the dissertation review stage. My mentor has approved my dissertation (which I have been writing since May 2012) and it is currently with my committee for their approval. I am anticipating graduating in March 2016. I believe that the education I have received at Capella far exceeds any other school program I have attended (Adelphi University, St. Joseph's College, and Briarcliffe College). If you are a self-starter and motivated you will do well at this University. I paid a lot of money for my education and I am interested in getting my money's worth which requires hard work. If a PhD was an easy education than everyone would have one. It is not easy- it is worth it however. I have my regrets about my PhD but they have nothing to do with the institution itself and more to do with my choice of programs. I would and have recommended Capella University to others- they are CACREP accredited and they employ educators with specialized education in their field of study. In my opinion, before I would consider all the negative comments written in this post, I would take into consideration what their central complaints are (the ability to handle life's problems while engaging in school activities), they really are not about the quality of the schools education process- which in my opinion exceeds many others.

Universities which discriminate Africans because they are trying to choose their destiny is a violation of human rights and freedom as it goes. Capella is unquestionably one of those universities and should be closed because they don't help students learn anything of their choice if they are Africans.

I'm unhappy that I chose an institution that when it comes down to passing vs not-passing the comprehensive, you only get two attempts and then you are basically KICKED out of the program. Why only two attempts? Why not mandatory remedial classes after the 2nd attempt? Money wasted and transferred to a program that is not wanted. Will not refer anyone :(

I am a MS student at Capella one course away from graduation with and undergraduate degree from a brick and mortar college in Ohio. There are some valid criticisms of Capella here that I would like to put into perspective. Financial aid- Capella makes it very easy to get a loan, and if you can possibly pay for the courses on your own then simply make the payments back to your loan with the balances. All the complaining about them being nonresponsive is valid, but I went through the exact same thing at my undergraduate college in Ohio, with the university sometimes not getting back to me fora week or more during course registration. The loan is just like a credit card, if you don’t have the self-discipline to manage your own money, give the responsibility to someone who can (parent relative guardian etc.). College is expensive, finish it up, or start making payments now, but stop complaining to everyone on the blog. Easy courses- Capella is a business, anyone who only took the opening salvo of courses didn’t get much of an education. Just like at traditional schools the first several courses are designed to get you into the next round. The courses get harder, the workload increases to the point where you will be asking yourself what the heck you were thinking when you started the process, and the professors grade much harder. If you cannot solve problems by finding solutions on your own, using the online tools they provide, then please go torture a professor face to face someplace else. This is independent study, if you are not self-motivated, then do yourself a huge favor, and find another college. If you do not you may become one of the unhappy posters listed in this blog. Licensing and Accreditation- Capella is regionally accredited that means they are not a diploma mill. I had the luxury of working with folks who graduated from unaccredited universities. I can verify that you will do more work at Capella in a one week session, than those individuals did for an entire course at unaccredited colleges. Self-study is heavy reading and heavy writing. If you don’t like to write and are not willing to learn how, then Capella is not for you. Next do your research! If the degree you are seeking is not eligible for the license that you are trying to obtain (this happens a lot in my field) then move along to a university who offers the program you need, Capella is not going to change their curriculum just for you. Employment- The job market is still horrible, nobody is going to hire you just because you obtained a graduate degree. More people have graduate educations now, and the value of the education has declined simply because more people have them. Online degrees in general are for people working in their occupation already who just need the piece of paper to advance. Career changes are iffy, especially when you went to college online and have zero experience in the field that you are applying for. The world is full of online degree graduates running successful businesses who hire people with online degrees. Don’t let the elitists snobs complaining about “for profit” universities get you down. They only hire their frat brothers and sisters anyway. Cheating and plagiarism- This one is valid criticism I read on this board. If you are the first one to post on the weekly discussion, all the other people in the course can see your references with page numbers, and possibly cut and paste. So who cares? If you were sitting at lecture in school, and the jerk who was out parting all night looked over at your textbook to see what page you are on, it would be the same thing. Websites like Citefast.com are awesome and do the same thing for you, and you can actually use your own work. Capella claims that all the discussion boards are checked for plagiarism and they may be, I have no idea. Before you turn in any paper in it must be checked by turnitin.com, and the amount of similar material within parameters. Nobody is plagiarizing their way to a degree at Capella. By the way most people’s citations are formatted incorrectly and the professors can tell who cut and pasted citations, simply by the error in the citation. Do your own work and you don’t have to worry about it.

I went through three years of course work passing all of the classes and completed all three colloquia under the Human Services PHD program. During the comp exams I got really sick with the flu and then was involved in a bad car wreck. I had two chances to complete the exam and could not because of my circumstances. The school denied my appeal and told me that I could not enroll in another phd program there and offered me the Masters in Human Services. I already have a Masters Degree. What I'm I going to do with another one. Don't attend this school and expect sympathy when it comes to life's unexpected. Now all of my dreams and aspirations of having an PHD as well as all of the hard work and travel that was put into the program is in the trash! Its truly a sad situation for me but Capella don't care. In the process of trying to get my credits transferred to another school.

RUN! RUN!! RUN!!! Attend this school for two years thought it was going pretty good until I got sick Spring 2014 and had to drop out with good legitimate reasons. They are making me pay for two classes plus other charges and told me that I had no more money through financial aid. Huh!! I have never heard of such a thing. I spoke to an so CALLED ADVISOR she told me she would have to investigate my case. I faxed her all my medical information, she told me that she spoke to the business office and they were going to charge me only a small fee huh!! a small fee my toe nail they are making me pay for two classes I had to drop because of my illness. I would RUN as fast as I could in opposite direction and never look back. I will never, never, never, RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL OR GIVE IT A GOOD RATING FOR NOTHING IN THIS LIFE AND THE NEXT.

I went to Capella for 2 semesters, took 4 classes, and I am now almost $7000.00 in student loan debt. My degree was supposed to be Information Technology with a minor in Web Application. I was forced into taking the core classes at the beginning which had nothing to do with what I wanted to learn. The academic adviser fought me every time I tried to take a web application class. I became so discouraged that I ended up dropping out of this university. The university admittance adviser was inadequate at the start. He didn't seem to know a lot about the IT degree programs. Therefore I was steered onto the wrong path in the beginning. He also said I would receive a discount on my classes and I had to contact him about the discount at least 4 times over the course of 2 months. I finally had to take the problem to someone two levels above his head to get it solved. The first core class in the curriculum that I was forced to take was a class on how to write an APA research paper! This class costs $2000.00! Really?!! If you enter college on a junior level and don't know how to write a research paper you need to go back to high school! Even though I made A's in all the classes I took, I can't tell you what I learned. All I did in every class was type research papers and answer questions in the class forums. I finally dropped out after taking Software Architecture which was one of the core classes. The scheduling adviser told me that I had to take this class before I could take any data base classes. This didn't make any sense because all I did in Software Architecture was draw software schematics. I've never even had a software class in my life! We were also supposed to create a game in JavaScript. The instructor was not helpful at all and I could have learned more JavaScript from a library book! I was ecstatic when it finally ended! In August of 2014 I wrote a letter to the president of Capella telling him of my experiences there. He immediately gave the letter to a Senior Academic Associate in Learner Affairs. She emailed me saying she would look into my concerns. I never heard from her again even though I sent another email to her in April of 2015. I would NOT RECOMMEND this college to anyone. I'm in debt now and I've not received any real education in my chosen field.

I have taken 6 Master level classes towards a degree in public administration from Capella. The university is accredited but the specific degree is not. That being said, an accredited degree from a competitive university is 2-3 times more expensive based on my research of online and brick & mortar schools. Given that I work in the public, government sector, I most likely would not recoup the academic investment from an accredited program. As to the instructors, I had one (1) instructor out of six (6) that called me on the phone and was actually engaged in my learning process for that course, he also graded accurately. All other instructors gave cursory feedback and very liberal grading. Without much effort, I continuously receive 100% on all discussions and papers. With a recent course, I made intentional, obvious errors (never plagiarism though) on the assignments to test my concerns for liberal grading and again received 100% grades. I also put lackluster effort into the discussions, receiving 100%'s. Fellow learners were submitting much better and/or some terrible work (APA style, grammar, content, ect.) I can only surmised that since the sub-par learners did not drop out and continued submitting garbage (yes, garbage, middle school style work, not advanced degree level) that they were getting acceptable grades to continue finishing the course. I actually inquired with some of my fellow learners that consistently submitted sub-par work and they repeatedly indicated getting excellent grading. From there, I researched the professor and found they are full of academic accolades, so it would seem they would grade critically. They did not. I am by no means a brilliant, academically inclined adult learner, so it's a bit perplexing that I can get straight 4.0/A grades. As to the financial aid office, they are all about you when your getting student loans but when you alter from the student loan funding stream, the financial aid office is less than professional towards you. As to the academic advisors... lets call them academic advertisers instead. Over my 2 years of learning, and my wife's time with Capella for her M.ED, the advisors have little knowledge about courses and your academic plan other than to read the main page of the degree programs offered. For easy A's and easy coursework towards a Master's degree, Capella's got you covered. If you desire more intensive learning, go elsewhere. Capella is clearly a For-Profit institution with very good marketing. Please note I submitted the anonymously to avoid retaliation (legal or academic) from Capella.

I was a learner at Capella in the MBA program. I took three classes and passed all (with As.) Now some people applaud my "As," but I tell everyone that EVERY STUDENT probably gets As. They are the easiest classes to complete and I feel I learned very little in the 3 classes I completed. When completing my last final paper, I barely put much gusto in it because I knew I’d still get an A. And to prove it, I did it without much work. Sure enough – I received an A. I have transferred to a more distinguished - REAL - school since then that I know will critique and grade appropriately. On another note, I also had issues with their financial aid department. On my third class, soon after the class was finished (and already paid for), I received a bill that I owed $1080. Because I receive partial education reimbursement from my employer, apparently now I owed them. It was never very clear why… even after I asked why this had never happened before. But that isn’t why I left. I left because I was embarrassed to call Capella my school when all they care about is money, not the quality of my education. I almost WISHED to get a B or even a C on an assignment just to have some real assessment of my work. Some people have said that maybe I’m just smarter than I think, but it is not the case in anyway. I have read reviews and have seen others bragging about their 4.0 status, but I should tell them now – don’t be proud. If Capella had a Honor’s system, every student would be on it. I work with two very intelligent men who are at two of the best brick-n-mortar schools in MN and they work incredibly hard to receive their As or even pass the class - up all night and studying every day. Capella doesn’t require this - it is maybe 5 hours a week working on assignments. But if you want an easy education – Capella is the school for you. I certainly was not proud to call Capella my school and I’m so happy I transferred out. If you want online, maybe University of Phoenix would be a better idea. But from now on, every person I talk to about schools will hear about my opinion of Capella. It is an embarrassment to higher education. Some good things about Capella: I don't blame the professors for the grading criteria. I have a feeling this is an institution thing. The Online Library - resources - is very impressive. To find academic resources was very easy and had a large inventory. I liked their iGuide as well. Technology was more than par.