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General admission requirements
All Capella applicants must meet the following general admission requirements.
Admission application
Submit an application, along with a non-refundable $50 application fee.
Acknowledgement agreement
Agree to abide by Capella policies and program requirements.
Transcripts
Provide official transcript(s) from previous institutions for degree and post-degree coursework, if applicable.
Minimum GPA
Each program has specific minimum GPA requirements for admission.
English proficiency
All applicants must understand, read, speak, and write fluently in English.
Transfer credits
Some Capella programs can accept transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Learning format requirements
There are additional requirements specific to each of our two learning formats: GuidedPath and FlexPath.
The program you enroll in determines your admission requirements. GRE, GMAT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission.
Bachelor’s program admission requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Transcript of any reported GED
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
- Must be least 24 years old (may be waived for military/veteran applicants, those with at least 24 quarter credits of prior college/university coursework, and Capella Jumpstart participants)
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
Master’s program admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency, or from an internationally recognized institution.
- Your official bachelor’s transcripts
- Minimum GPA as determined by your chosen program.
Certain degree programs – such as counseling, social work, and nursing – may have additional requirements. International students also must submit proof of English proficiency and transcript evaluation.
While some institutions may ask for scores from the GRE, GMAT, SAT, or ACT, these tests are not required as part of admission for Capella.
Doctoral program admission requirements
- Master's degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution.
- Your official master's transcripts, minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission. Also, admission requirements for international students may differ.
Learning format requirements
There are additional requirements specific to each of our two learning formats: GuidedPath and FlexPath.
Individual program requirements
Some Capella degree programs have additional admission requirements. See the program page or talk with your enrollment counselor for details. Examples of these requirements include:
- Forms and documents disclosing licensure information, background, and work experience
- Letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Essay or writing sample
- Faculty interview
- Registration acknowledgement form