January 2025 University Catalog

FlexPath Admission Requirements

Capella Academic Offering
Minimum Level of Education Completed;
Postsecondary Education from an Institution Accredited by an Agency Currently Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from an Internationally Recognized Institution
Recommended Grade Point Average* (on a
4.0 scale)
Programs with Additional Requirements
BS, FlexPath option


High school diploma or equivalent, and at least 45 applied transfer college credits
OR
2.8
High school diploma or equivalent, and at least 100 applied transfer college credits †
Not Applicable
BSN, FlexPath option
High school diploma or equivalent, at least 45 applied transfer college credits, and
a diploma or associate’s degree in nursing
OR
2.8 School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ FlexPath option in the RN-to-BSN degree program*
High school diploma or equivalent, at least 100 applied transfer college credits, and a diploma or associate’s degree in nursing †
Not Applicable
MS, FlexPath option

MBA, FlexPath option

MHA, FlexPath option

MEd, FlexPath option

MSN, FlexPath option
Bachelor’s degree 2.8 School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration’s FlexPath options in the MBA degree program*

School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ FlexPath options in the MSN degree program*

DBA, FlexPath option

DHS, FlexPath option

DNP, FlexPath option

EdD, FlexPath option

Master’s degree (related master’s degree preferred)
3.0 School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ FlexPath option in the DNP degree program*

Admission to programs in the FlexPath format is evaluated using a holistic review of an applicant’s academic history as well as any applicable industry credentials. Lower GPA may be considered with additional documentation.

* Select degree programs have higher GPA and/or additional admission requirements. Refer to procedures section VIII of university policy 2.01.01 Admission and Capella’s University Catalog for more information.

† No more than 50 applied quarter credits of American Council of Education recommended credits may be considered for admission requirements.