| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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Common app member
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Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 196 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 46% |
| Students retention rate | 75% |
| On-time graduation rate | 51% |
Located in Laurel, Maryland, Capitol Technology University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Capitol Technology University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
The student-to-faculty ratio at Capitol Technology University is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maryland is 13-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.
Capitol Technology University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Capitol Technology University in 2022 for students from Maryland.
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| Maryland's average | $9,814 |
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| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Capitol Technology University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Maryland's average | $22,808 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Capitol Technology University received on average $16,462 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Capitol Technology University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Capitol Technology University students is 51.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.6%.
51.2%
- asian 40.0% 2 students
- African American 35.5% 11 students
- white 71.9% 23 students
- hispanic 50.0% 4 students
- Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)