Capella University Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
84%
Female Students
0%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Capella University has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
47.5%(14,139)
Hispanic
13.2%(3,936)
African American
26.1%(7,784)
Asian
3.7%(1,109)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(167)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(135)
Two or More Races
3.4%(1,011)
Unknown
5.0%(1,503)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment72,226
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Capella University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Capella University has a gender distribution of 84% female students and 16% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
16.5%(4,933)
Women
83.5%(25,009)

Gender Statistics

Men4,933

7% of total enrollment

Women25,009

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Capella University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 1% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 49% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.0%(2)
18-19
0.1%(18)
20-21
1.3%(203)
22-24
7.1%(1,143)
25+
91.6%(14,811)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.2%(58)
22-24
5.8%(1,605)
25+
94.0%(26,074)

Age Diversity Insights

1%

Traditional Age (18-21)

49%

Non-Traditional (25+)

59%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Capella University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 0% in-state residents, 100% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

Out-of-State
100.0%(72)

Regional Representation

Out-of-State72

100% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

84%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

49%

Non-Traditional Age