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The Other 85 Percent. Dr. Michael Offerman, vice chairman of external university initiatives for Capella University, addresses the critical issues facing the future of higher education at www.theother85percent.com

Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA) is a national leader in online education and the parent company of Capella University, a regionally accredited* online university. The company focuses on online educational quality and learner success to achieve its business growth.

Capella University, founded in 1993, offers graduate degree programs in the fields of business, information technology, education, human services, public health, public safety, and psychology, as well as bachelor's degree programs in the fields of business, information technology, and public safety. The university is exclusively online, and focuses on the needs of adult students who want a high-quality education they can pursue from any location. Nearly 31,000 students are currently enrolled, representing all 50 states and 56 countries. Eighty-two percent are pursuing master's or doctoral degrees.

Capella Education Company and Capella University are both headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and together employ nearly 1,300 administrative staff and more than 1,200 faculty members.


*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.

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Capella at a Glance

Total enrollment: 30,738 (as of September 30, 2009)

Academic offerings (as of November 19, 2009)
Degree programs: 36
Specializations: 124
Certificates: Untitled Document 15
Number of courses: 1050+

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Recent News

January 27, 2010

IMS Global Learning Consortium Names Capella University President to Board

January 11, 2010

Capella University to Receive 2010 CHEA Award

November 23, 2009

Capella University Announces Online BSN and MPH

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