Supportive. Flexible. Career-focused. Capella University is an accredited, online university dedicated to reimagining higher education for working adults.Capella University is an accredited online university offering PhD, professional doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s programs for adults seeking to advance their career.

Core values

- **Extending Access to Education**: Capella University extends access to high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral, and certificate programs, particularly for working adults, which helps in maximizing their personal and professional potential[1][4].
- **Competency-Based Education**: The university offers competency-based education that focuses on practical knowledge and relevant professional skills, making the education immediately applicable in the workplace. This enhances employability and contributes to the workforce's skill level[1][2].
- **Diversity and Inclusion**: Capella values human potential and is committed to being an inclusive institution, fostering cultural humility and promoting equity within and beyond its community. This diversity and inclusion effort strengthens the institution and the broader society[1][4].
- **Community Impact**: By providing education that is responsive to the needs of adult learners, Capella helps in creating a more skilled and engaged workforce, which can positively impact community well-being and economic development.