Capitol Technology University
Capitol Technology University is a private university in South Laurel, Maryland, near Washington, DC. The university was founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute by a former US Navy Radioman. CREI changed its name to Capitol Institute of Technology in 1964, changed its name again to Capitol College in 1987, and Capitol Technology University in 2014. Capitol offers undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. It is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities" and is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Average net price: $22,102
- Undergraduate enrollment: 333
- Graduation rate (150%): 43%
- Graduation rate (200%): 54%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 55%
- Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $85,035
- Median earnings (8 years): $83,027
- Median earnings (6 years): $76,545
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Laurel, MD
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Capitol Technology University include Computer and Information Systems Security, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Computer Science.
- Computer and Information Systems Security (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,287 1 year after graduation · median debt $19,675
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,606 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Computer Science (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,334 1 year after graduation
- Aerospace Engineering (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,606 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Electrical Engineering (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,606 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Electrical (2 bachelor's)
- Computer Engineering (1 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,606 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Computer Engineering Technology (1 bachelor's)
- Engineering (1 bachelor's)
- Business Administration and Management (1 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 9%, Engineering 17%, Computer Science 73%, Health 2%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Capitol Technology University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,397 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $14,397
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $28,755
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $31,680
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $29,054
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $32,011
- In-state tuition and fees: $27,592
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $27,592
- Books and supplies: $1,600
- On-campus room and board: $13,152
- Off-campus room and board: $21,196
- Off-campus with family: $3,840
- Typical cost of attendance: $42,344
- Sticker vs net gap: 48%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 39%
- Federal loan recipients: 47%
- Average institutional grant: $14,694
- Average federal loan: $7,343
- Median debt at graduation: $20,264
Admissions
Capitol Technology University admits 74% of applicants. Of students admitted, 17% enrolled.
- Applications: 616
- Admitted: 458
- Enrolled: 76
- Yield (first-choice signal): 17%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 333
- Women: 19%
- Commuter share (estimated): 34%
- Part-time undergraduates: 17%
- Age 25 and older: 20%
- Graduate students: 511
- Graduation rate: 43%
- Come back after freshman year: 77%
- First-generation: 36%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 12%
- Student to faculty: 9:1
- Professor salary: $47,143
- On-campus housing capacity: 220
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Capitol Technology University acceptance rate? Capitol Technology University admits 74% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Capitol Technology University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,397 a year after aid. Average net price is $22,102.
What majors does Capitol Technology University offer? Popular programs include Computer and Information Systems Security, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
What is the average salary after Capitol Technology University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $85,035 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Capitol Technology University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 55% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 43%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Capitol Technology University official site: https://www.captechu.edu.