Capella University is a CCNE-accredited nursing program, established in 1993, offering 4 nursing pathways online. Capella University suits a working RN who needs to study fully online and self-paced. If you need the structure of set class times, weigh that before you apply.
We do not publish a quantified score for Capella University until program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes are each verified against a primary source. The school dates to 1993, but longevity is context, not a score. We never publish a fabricated or perfect rating.
What the school says vs what we can verify
| School-disclosed | No first-time NCLEX-RN cohort — Capella's online nursing catalog is post-licensure only (RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, FNP). |
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| ScrubScope-verified | Not yet verified |
| School-disclosed | $350-$415 per credit (GuidedPath) or $2,575-$3,530 per 12-week billing session (FlexPath subscription) |
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| ScrubScope-verified | $14,400 undergraduate / $15,092 graduate tuition and fees per academic year (2024-2025) |
Schools publish numbers in their own framing. We surface the official disclosure alongside the closest authoritative source where one exists, and mark gaps honestly so a reader can decide what to trust.
The numbers that matter for Capella University
Why no NCLEX index is shown here
The NCLEX Pass-Rate Index covers pre-licensure RN programs that sit a first-time NCLEX-RN cohort. Capella University runs RN-to-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a multi-state online program, which produces no single-campus first-time cohort, so we report it as Not reported rather than estimate a figure we cannot source. Read the index methodology.
What stands out at Capella University, and what to watch
- FlexPath self-paced subscription model can lower total cost for fast finishers
- Fully online with rolling start dates
- Strong RN-to-BSN and MSN catalog
- For-profit institution
- Self-paced model requires high self-discipline
- No synchronous instruction
Who this path is wrong for
- If you learn best with live instruction and built-in structure, the self-paced online format at Capella University may work against you.
- If Capella University does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If any trade-off listed above is a dealbreaker, be honest with yourself about it before you inquire.
What you can study at Capella University
Common questions
Alternatives to consider
Other schools to consider
Sources
- Capella University program and accreditation details. School catalog and accreditor records.