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Capitol Technology University
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  • 4 Year
  • LAUREL, MD

Direct Admissions

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Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade unavailable
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade A+

About

11301 SPRINGFIELD RD
LAUREL, MD 20708
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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From Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University, a private nonprofit STEM institution In Laurel, MD., has been a global leader in technology education since it was founded in 1927. With programs such as computer science, construction safety and critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, engineering, unmanned systems, and many more, Capitol paves the way for students to find the most lucrative careers in the most in-demand fields.

Capitol offers both undergraduate and graduate education with a robust selection of majors. The university’s cybersecurity program has been recognized numerous times for its excellence, and the program, Chair Dr. William Butler received the SC Media Award for Outstanding Educator in 2021. All courses of study are taught by industry professionals with a wealth of experience in their fields, ensuring that students receive hands-on, career-ready education.

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47%
SAT Range
1020-1230
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$24,946 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$16,462 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 8 responses
64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 14 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 14 responses

Majors

Capitol's Award Winning Cybersecurity Program

academic spotlight

The school’s most popular program of study is the acclaimed Cyber & Information Security major, which has received numerous honors including the 2020 SC Media Award for Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program. Capitol is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the The National Security Agency and Department of Defense.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    66%
  • On Campus
    4%
  • Online
    30%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
263 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
68
Undergrads Over 25
23%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 13 responses
  • all of the above
    23%
  • Reserved
    23%
  • Lazy
    15%
  • Nice
    15%
  • Driven
    8%
  • Nerdy
    8%
  • Stressed Out Geek
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
71%
Poll
88%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 16 responses
Poll
80%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 20 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 17 responses
  • Small and a high quality oppurtunity.
    41%
  • Small
    35%
  • Amazing
    6%
  • Disillusioned
    6%
  • Highly caliber
    6%
  • Underrated
    6%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$63,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 9 responses

Capitol Technology University Reviews

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