Capitol Technology Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Capitol Technology University is a private research university in Laurel, Maryland, enrolling about 315 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 74.35% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $85,035 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,592
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,102 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 315 83.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 35.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 368
- Applicants (IPEDS): 349
- Room & Board: $13,152 annual estimate
Capitol Technology University: what the data shows
Common questions about Capitol Technology University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Capitol Technology University?
Capitol Technology University is located in Laurel, MD (ZIP 20708).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Capitol Technology University public or private?
Capitol Technology University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Capitol Technology University cost?
Published tuition: $27,592.
Average net price after aid: $22,102.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,682 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,134 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,161 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,961 |
| $110,001+ | $25,778 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $110,368.
How hard is it to get into Capitol Technology University?
Admission rate: 74.35%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Capitol Technology University?
Total enrollment: 315 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 368 students.
Graduate enrollment: 746 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Capitol Technology University?
150%-time completion rate: 42.68%.
First-year retention: 76.8%.
What do graduates of Capitol Technology University earn?
Median earnings: $76,545 six years after entry; $85,035 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,264.
39.18% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Capitol Technology University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (69 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (19 completions)
- Artificial Intelligence (13 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (11 completions)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering (10 completions)
- Information Technology (8 completions)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General (8 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (7 completions)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (6 completions)
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Capitol Technology University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.35%; completion rate 42.68%; median earnings $85,035 at 10 years; net price $22,102. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$27,592
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University was $27,592.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,102
2024 Value
In 2024 Capitol Technology University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,102.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$88,408 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,102 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$110,368 4-Year Tuition
$13,152 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,344 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$169,376 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Capitol Technology University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Capitol Technology University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Capitol Technology University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,296 | $22,296 | $19,406 |
| 2014 | $22,896 | $22,896 | $20,045 |
| 2015 | $23,508 | $23,508 | $15,471 |
| 2016 | $24,272 | $24,272 | $20,174 |
| 2017 | $24,788 | $24,788 | $23,118 |
| 2018 | $25,540 | $25,540 | $22,000 |
| 2019 | $26,308 | $26,308 | $23,992 |
| 2020 | $26,874 | $26,874 | $23,982 |
| 2021 | $26,934 | $26,934 | $25,272 |
| 2022 | $27,004 | $27,004 | $24,240 |
| 2023 | $27,318 | $27,318 | $24,678 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.35% Acceptance Rate
349 Total Applicants
272 Students Admitted
70 First-Time Students Enrolled
25.74% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Capitol Technology University reported total enrollment of about 315 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 82% male and 18% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.5%), White (29.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.5%). About 39.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Capitol Technology University in 2024 is 315 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 368 students. Graduate enrollment is about 746 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.8%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.16% 100% Completion Time
42.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.16% of students graduating from Capitol Technology University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 80% male / 20% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 79% male / 21% female
- Artificial Intelligence: 77% male / 23% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Capitol Technology University.
Return on Investment
$20,264 Median Student Debt
$85,035 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
861.85% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Capitol Technology University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 69 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 19 completions
3. Artificial Intelligence: 13 completions
4. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 11 completions
5. Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering: 10 completions
6. Information Technology: 8 completions
7. Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General: 8 completions
8. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 7 completions
9. Critical Infrastructure Protection: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Capitol Technology University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Capitol Technology University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Capitol Technology University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,625
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,131
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Capitol Technology University is a private non-profit institution located in Laurel, MD, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Artificial Intelligence. Enrollment is approximately 315 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (43.5%), White (29.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.5%). The admission rate is 74.35%. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.68%. Approximately 39.18% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Laurel, MD 20708
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Capitol Technology University graduates report median earnings of $85,035 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Capitol Technology University located?
Capitol Technology University is located in Laurel, MD.
What is Capitol Technology University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Capitol Technology University is 74.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 349 applicants and 272 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Capitol Technology University cost?
Reported tuition is $27,592 and average net price is $22,102 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,152 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Capitol Technology University?
Capitol Technology University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 368 students, Black or African American (43.5%), White (29.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Capitol Technology University?
About 35.6% of students at Capitol Technology University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Capitol Technology University earn?
Median earnings are $76,545 six years after entry and $85,035 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Capitol Technology University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Capitol Technology University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,264.
Is Capitol Technology University public or private?
Capitol Technology University is a private nonprofit institution located in Laurel, MD.
Is Capitol Technology University an HBCU?
No. Capitol Technology University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Capitol Technology University a tribal college?
No. Capitol Technology University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Capitol Technology University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Capitol Technology University does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.8%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.