Capitol Technology University
Laurel, MD · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
266undergraduates
74%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$23,223average net price per year
47%graduate in 6 years
73%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 349
- Admitted
- 272
- Admit rate
- 74%
- Admit rate, women
- 73%
- Admit rate, men
- 79%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 26%
- First-year students
- 70
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
11 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Engineering (4)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (4)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (28)
- Artificial Intelligence Doctorate (research)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Doctorate (research)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Computer Science Doctorate (research)
- Human-Centered Technology Design Doctorate (research)
- Information Technology Doctorate (research)
- Human Computer Interaction Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Doctorate (research)
- Sustainability Studies Doctorate (research)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Doctorate (research)
- Security Science and Technology, Other Doctorate (research)
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business Statistics Master's
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Doctorate (research)
- Construction Management, General Doctorate (research)
- Management Science Doctorate (research)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Doctorate (research)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Doctorate (research)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General Master's
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Doctorate (research)
- Systems Engineering Master's
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare Doctorate (research)
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other Doctorate (research)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $27,318
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,676
- Books and supplies
- $1,600
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,200
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $45,794
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $45,794
- Total cost living at home
- $32,758
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $14,397 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $28,755 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $31,680 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $29,054 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,011 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 98%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 98%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $17,745
- Got a grant from the college
- 98%
- Average grant from the college
- $10,952
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 35%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 56%
- Average amount borrowed
- $13,075
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 28%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 40%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 47%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 54%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 47%
- Came back for year two
- 73%
| Pell grant students | 42% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 59% |
| Neither | 42% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 7 | 43% (small group) |
| Men | 53 | 47% |
| Asian | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 15 | 47% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 8 | 50% (small group) |
| White | 22 | 59% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 10 | 30% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 84 | 52% | 0% |
| Started here, part-time | 3 | 33% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 41 | 71% | 0% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 29 | 45% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 902
- Undergraduates
- 266
- Full-time undergraduates
- 218
- Part-time undergraduates
- 48
- Graduate students
- 636
- Students per faculty member
- 9 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 77%
- From out of state
- 20%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 20%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 15%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 8%
| Women | 20% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 29% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 14% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD, 20708
- County
- Prince George's County
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.