Capitol Technology University

www.captechu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,830

2021 Average Net Price

$24,946

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

46.5%

434 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

796

70.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.2%

42 Graduates

About

Capitol Technology University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Capitol Technology University were Computer & Information Systems Security (35 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (4 degrees), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (4 degrees).

In 2021, 191 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capitol Technology University. 22.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (76 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $25,830, which is $11,330 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $25,830, which is $11,330 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,946.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Capitol Technology University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,830

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University was $25,830. The cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University is $11,330 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Capitol Technology University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,946

2021 Value

1.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Capitol Technology University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,946. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Capitol Technology University grew by 1.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Capitol Technology University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,596

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capitol Technology University was of $15,596 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.775% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Capitol Technology University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Capitol Technology University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.78% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Capitol Technology University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Capitol Technology University was 2.5%, which represents 4 out of the 160 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Capitol Technology University received 434 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 57.8% annual growth. Out of those 434 applicants, 202 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.5% acceptance rate.

There were 796 students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in 2021.

Capitol Technology University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

202

Accepted Out of 434

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University was 46.5% (202 admissions from 434 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 84.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 57.8%, while admissions declined by −12.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Capitol Technology University had a total enrollment of 796 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 559 students and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.8% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 7.54% Asian, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.251% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (5.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (24%) and White Female (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capitol Technology University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 796 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 559 and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Capitol Technology University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Capitol Technology University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Capitol Technology University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
317 enrolled students
Black or African American
228 enrolled students
Asian
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University is 39.8% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 7.54% Asian, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.251% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 80 students (10.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 105 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 (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Capitol Technology University is Computer & Information Systems Security (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (4 degrees) and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (4 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (136 degrees awarded), Engineering (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,072,269 people), Other managers (1,052,393 people), Software developers (1,013,152 people), Financial managers (507,053 people), and Chief executives & legislators (494,251 people).

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (136 degrees awarded), Engineering (32 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), Business (18 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (136 degrees awarded), Engineering (32 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), Business (18 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,417,861 people), Construction (662,647 people), Elementary & secondary schools (647,199 people), Banking & related activities (587,801 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (574,701 people).

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.

Most Common (2021)

Computer & Information Systems Security
34 degree-majors awarded
Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
10 degree-majors awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Capitol Technology University was Computer & Information Systems Security with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Capitol Technology University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University, which is 3.44 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (43).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Capitol Technology University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.15 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 0.241 times less than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Capitol Technology University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Capitol Technology University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capitol Technology University is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

6.28% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capitol Technology University is white male (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (40 degrees).

Operations

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.85M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.29M (22.1%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Capitol Technology University had a total salary expenditure of 16.5M. Capitol Technology University employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at Capitol Technology University are Male Instructor (12), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University are: Management, with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Endowment

$5.85M

2021 Endowment

23.3%

growth from 2020

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at about $5.85M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Capitol Technology University grew 23.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.76M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Capitol Technology University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.7M

2021 Salaries

1.23%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Capitol Technology University paid a median of $5.7M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($16.5M) and a 1.23% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$885k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Capitol Technology University paid a total of $885k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University was Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Management with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University was Male Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Capitol Technology University.