Capitol Technology University

www.captechu.edu

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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 $−5,570 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $26,350, which is $5,570 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    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 $−5,570 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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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 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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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 Doctoral Universities (82%), Capitol Technology University had a retention rate lower 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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
      106 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      105 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      100 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capitol Technology University is white male (106 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (105 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 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    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 $246M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $8.12M
    2024 Salaries
    11.8%
    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 11.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 15.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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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 $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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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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