Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Capella University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Capella University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$14,436
Out-of-state tuition
$14,436
Average net price
$18,305
Last updated July 29, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Capella University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$22,029
4-year attendance
$88,116
4-year tuition
$57,744
4-year net price
$73,220
Capella University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,901 | $4,128 | $1,492/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,057 | $4,972 | $1,421/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,489 | $1,540 | $1,707/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,029 | $0 | $1,836/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $22,029 | $0 | $1,836/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Capella University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $104,654 | ~17 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $90,425 | ~20 months |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $75,327 | ~24 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,251 | ~24 months |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's Degree | $73,670 | ~24 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $67,202 | ~27 months |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $64,583 | ~28 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,636 | ~28 months |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $55,722 | ~32 months |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $52,610 | ~34 months |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $48,915 | ~37 months |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $45,453 | ~40 months |
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Capella University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Capella University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
36.57%
Federal loan rate
45.59%
Median completer debt
$14,968
Median monthly payment
$159