Capitol Technology University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$26,350
1% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$21,863
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
74.4%
616 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
1,065
77.7% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
43.2%
35 Graduates

About

Capitol Technology University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Capitol Technology University were Computer & Information Systems Security (25 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (13 degrees), and Business Statistics (4 degrees).

In 2024, 212 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capitol Technology University. 20.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 79.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (88 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $26,350, which is $10,641 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $26,350, which is $10,641 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,863.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Capitol Technology University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University was $26,350. The cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University is $10,641 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$21,863
2024 Value
5.86%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Capitol Technology University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,863. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Capitol Technology University grew by 5.86%.

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Other Student Expenses

$16,476
Room and Board
$1,600
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capitol Technology University was of $16,476 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.25% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

93%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Capitol Technology University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Capitol Technology University received 616 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 76.5% annual growth. Out of those 616 applicants, 458 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,065 students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in 2024. 82% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Capitol Technology University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
458
Accepted Out of 616

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University was 74.4% (458 admissions from 616 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 76.5%, while admissions grew by 68.4%.

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SAT Scores

82%
Submission Percentage (2019)
63
Scores Submitted (2019)

82% of enrolled first-time students at Capitol Technology University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Capitol Technology University had a total enrollment of 1,065 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 827 students and the part-time enrollment is 238. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.3% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 7.51% Asian, 7.42% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% Two or More Races, 0.563% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.282% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (31.6%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (8.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capitol Technology University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,065 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 827 and the part-time enrollment is 238. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

77%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Capitol Technology University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Capitol Technology University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    376 enrolled students
  2. White
    358 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University is 35.3% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 7.51% Asian, 7.42% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% Two or More Races, 0.563% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.282% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 97 students (9.11%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 126 fewer women than men received degrees from Capitol Technology University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capitol Technology University is white (88 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Capitol Technology University is Computer & Information Systems Security (25 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (13 degrees) and Business Statistics (4 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Capitol Technology University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (119 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), and Transportation (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Software developers (1,116,939 people), Other managers (492,589 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (403,951 people), Civil engineers (321,129 people), and Mechanical engineers (226,340 people).

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (119 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), Transportation (7 degrees), Engineering (27 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Physicians, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (119 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), Transportation (7 degrees), Engineering (27 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Computer Systems Design (1,123,122 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (510,805 people), Construction (391,086 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (372,971 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (325,181 people).

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (119 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), Transportation (7 degrees), Engineering (27 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Capitol Technology University.
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
Most Common (2024)
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Capitol Technology University was Computer & Computer Systems Technology with 1 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

169
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
43
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University, which is 3.93 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (43).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 3.93 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 0.255 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

46%
100% Completion Time
55%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Capitol Technology University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    88 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    57 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capitol Technology University is white (88 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

13.7% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    72 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    42 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capitol Technology University is white male (72 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (42 degrees).

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Operations

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.12M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.02M (16.7%) compared to the 4.13% average return (558k on 13.5M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Capitol Technology University had a total salary expenditure of 22M. Capitol Technology University employs 14 Professors. Most academics at Capitol Technology University are Male Professor (13), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University are: Management, with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Endowment

$6.12M
2024 Endowment
13.3%
growth from 2023

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at about $6.12M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Capitol Technology University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.4M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$8.12M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Capitol Technology University paid a median of $8.12M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($22M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$810k
Instructional Salaries
14
Number of Employees

In 2024, Capitol Technology University paid a total of $810k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.97% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Management with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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