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Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD · Suburb · 315 students
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$22,102
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$85,035
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
74%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland, is a premier, private institution renowned for its laser-focus on high-demand STEM fields, particularly its top-tier, NSA-designated programs in cybersecurity, astronautical engineering, and computer science. The university’s tight-knit, career-minded campus culture offers a highly collaborative, hands-on student experience highlighted by opportunities to work on real-world projects in specialized facilities like the Space Operations Institute. What truly sets Capitol Tech apart is its strategic proximity to the Washington, D.C. tech corridor and its unique "Capitol Commitment," a guarantee that promises graduates a relevant, competitive-salaried job within 90 days of commencement or the university will provide up to 36 credits of tuition-free additional courses.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Laurel, MD, 20708 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
13 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$27,592
Housing & food (on campus)$13,152
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$42,471
Average net price$22,102
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,592
Housing & food (on campus)$13,152
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$42,471
Average net price$22,102
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,682
$30–48k
$17,134
$48–75k
$15,161
$75–110k
$27,961
$110k+
$25,778
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
27%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
4%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
53% graduated · 1% transferred · 46% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$76,545
10 yrs after entry$85,035
Debt
Median at graduation$20,264
Monthly payment$215
Middle 50% owe$8.5k–$29.8k
90th percentile$42,357
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 82%Women 18%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$41,100
Independent
28%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
5%
Black
43%
Asian
7%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
10%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$76,545
After 10 yrs
$85,035
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management29
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering14
Computer and Information Sciences, General8
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering6
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering5
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians5
Computer Engineering3
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
Computer Programming1
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$6M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,625/mo
Teaching spend
$7,131
per student
Federal loans
47%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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