What do you think about Capella University?

Answer 1

I think Capella is a perfectly fine school that is going through some growing pains as it learns how to provide high quality in the on-line education market (almost every institutions doing on-line learning is on a steep learning curve).

The more important question, if you are a student considering attending Capella, is, "Are you the kind of self-starting self-sufficient student who can keep yourself moving forward without the structure of in-person classes and a more tangible schedule?" While on-line learning can be a boon for people juggling school with multiple roles like careers and family, it can also sink students who need a nudge here and there to complete their work on time. I think Capella is a fine choice if you are the type of person who succeeds in this type of environment.

There are other choices besides pure on-line and pure in-person learning. Many universities now offer hybrid approaches that mix on-line and in-person so that you get some structure along with a more flexible schedule. Also, some institutions allow to take some course completely on-line while taking other courses completely in-person and still other course in a hybrid manner.

The most important thing for you to understand when choosing a college is how you best learn and if the environment of the institutions will bring out your best learning. To thine ownself be true.

By the way, I am a college administrator who works for a competing system (in the spirit of honesty and objectiveness).

Answer 2

It is a For Profit corporation that accepts nearly everyone. It is locally accredited -- but lacks any kind of prestigious national accreditation.

Employers will not take a degree from any For Profit or on-line university seriously, and Capella is no exception. It is less expensive than prestigious private institutions but more expensive than public universities.

The only good thing that can be said about Capella is that they haven't sunk to the sleaziness of University of Phoenix.