A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Capella University are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
26%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 402% more female students than male students enrolled at Capella University with a gender ratio of 83% women to 17% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Capella University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17%
|
| Women |
83%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,599
|
| Women |
33,128
|
Capella University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 100% of the student body residing outside of Minnesota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
0%
|
| Out of State |
100%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 95.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 79.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=413413 IPEDS survey data for Capella University.