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HOW TO APPLY TO CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Admission requirements
Choosing a degree program or certificate is the hard part. Applying should be easy
Before you apply: admission requirements
All Capella applicants must meet the following admissions criteria. Some degree programs and certificates have additional requirements. GRE, GMAT, SAT or ACT are not required for admission. Take a look at the requirements and find everything you need to start your application.
Application fee
Your $50 application fee covers administrative costs, transcript requests and transfer credit evaluations.
Transcripts
Provide copies of official transcripts from previous institutions for relevant coursework.
Acknowledgment agreement
Agree to abide by Capella policies and program requirements.
Identification
Applicants must provide a valid, government-issued form of photo identification.
Identification
Applicants must provide a valid, government-issued form of photo identification.
English proficiency
All applicants must understand, read, speak and write fluently in English.
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When you apply: how the Capella University application works
When you apply: how the Capella University application works
All Capella applicants must meet the following admissions criteria. Some degree programs and certificates have additional requirements. GRE, GMAT, SAT or ACT are not required for admission.
Take a look at the requirements and find everything you need to start your application.
Financial aid
You may qualify for federal loans or grants to help fund your degree.
Transfer credits
In some cases, your transfer credit evaluations will be completed after you are admitted.
Scholarships and Progress Rewards
Capella Progress Rewards are scholarships for eligible new students and are not need-based.