UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Capella Education Company

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota		001-33140		41-1717955
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor Minneapolis, Minnesota		55402
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888) 227-3552

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On May 7, 2007, Capella Education Company (the “Company”) reported its first quarter 2007 financial results. The press release dated May 7, 2007 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2007

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.