Capella University and Technology

From University Reviews Online:Capella University Review
Capella University is regarded as the best technologically integrated online university in the world. The following is a review of Capella University, including its pros and cons, and what sets it apart from other online universities.

Capella University was formed in 1993 and became fully accredited in 1997. With over 650 faculty and 13,000 students the University is one of the largest in the online world. Based in Minneapolis Minnesota, the University is divided into five different schools: Education, Business, Technology, Human Sciences, and Psychology. While Capella offers a wide array of advantages, it also is plagued by some rather serious deficiencies.

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What makes Capella University different

Capella University is widely regarded as the most technologically advanced of all online universities. Its iGuide system, has replaced the online chatrooms and perennially malfunctioning webcams of its competitors with a fully integrated system. With an online university it is important not to underestimate usability, and here Capella has excelled beyond all others. Another advantage of Capella is the formation of an alumni network. Students of brick and mortar universities have long taken advantage of the benefits of intra-university networking, but it has largely been limited to Capella in the online world. This is a real benefit to the thousands of annual graduates who many of which, through the alumni network, find older graduates ready to offer a leg-up in the employment world.


But not every aspect of Capella is ideal. Though the school does well in finding students jobs after graduation, it offers very few opportunities to do so while in school. While some of Capella's competitors will help students find work while enrolled, or even offer work through the university, only those Capella students based around Minneapolis are able to take advantage of Capella's employment. Another major deficiency of Capella is the failure of its Psychology to school to get approval by the American Psychological Association. Plagued by management problems, the school has consistently come up short of students expectations even though it has a relatively long history.

Capella University in a nutshell

Pros: Strong recognized name. Unparalleled classroom experience and teaching quality. Great alumni network. Tons of options when it comes to class choices. Competitive Pricing. Excellent special needs accomodation.

Cons: No real in-school employment program. Lackluster Psychology school. Many part-time professors who lack experience with online teaching.

Our rating: * * * * (out of 5)

The bottom line: If you are looking for good post-graduate job opportunities or don't want to suffer spotty classroom facilities, then this university is for you.