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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. More than 28,100 students are currently enrolled, representing all 50 states and 45 countries. Eighty-three percent are pursuing master's or doctoral degrees.

Capella Education Company and Capella University are both headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and together employ more than 1,100 administrative staff and more than 1,100 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: 28,152 (as of March 31, 2009)

Academic offerings (as of May 27, 2009)
Degree programs: 28
Specializations: 123
Certificates: Untitled Document 15
Number of courses: 1050+

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Recent News

June 15, 2009

Financial expert Suze Orman to speak on financial aid and balancing college expenses at Capella University colloquium in Jacksonville June 23

June 8, 2009

Capella University Announces Online Bachelor's Specialization in Health Care Management

June 5, 2009

Capella University Introduces Online Master of Science in Nursing

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