Skills and Abilities
National Survey of Student Engagement

Writing clearly and effectively

Capella: 3.40

National Benchmark: 3.00

Speaking clearly and effectively

Capella: 2.94

National Benchmark: 2.91

Thinking critically and analytically

Capella: 3.44

National Benchmark: 3.29

Analyzing numerical and statistical information

Capella: 2.93

National Benchmark: 2.85

Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills

Capella: 3.15

National Benchmark: 2.92

Working effectively with others

Capella: 3.00

National Benchmark: 3.03

Developing a personal code of values and ethics

Capella: 2.97

National Benchmark: 2.83

Understanding people of other backgrounds

Capella: 2.97

National Benchmark: 2.83

Solving complex real-world problems

Capella: 3.01

National Benchmark: 2.82

Being an informed and active citizen

Capella: 2.81

National Benchmark: 2.70