Higher Education Alliances

More than 250 U.S. community colleges, as well as many other colleges and universities, have alliances with Capella University. Faculty members, staff members, and graduates of these member colleges all benefit. Capella offers a wide range of degree specializations in areas such as P–12 education, higher education, business management, information technology, human capital management, health care, behavorial health, nursing, public safety, and public services

Benefits for faculty and staff

Capella offers more than 80 graduate-level degree specializations, including the following specializations in higher education:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Enrollment Management
• Leadership for Higher Education
• Postsecondary and Adult Education
• Professional Studies in Education
• Simple application process with no GRE requirements

Faculty and staff of Capella's alliance institutions qualify for tuition reduction on all Capella University courses.

Benefits for community college graduates

Graduates of Capella’s community college alliance institutions benefit from a smooth transfer of credits toward Capella programs, as well as reduced tuition. Capella offers bachelor’s specializations in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety.

Some of the Capella community college alliance institutions have developed a 2-year college transfer option with Capella.

To find out if your community college has an alliance or for more information, please call 1.800.227.2736.

Become a Community College Alliance member

An alliance agreement with Capella University will allow your college or university’s alumni, faculty, and staff to move into bachelor's and advanced degree programs. To learn more, submit the Community College Alliance Request form.