Capitol Technology University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,988

2.2% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$20,125

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

8.14%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

74.7%

368 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

736

63% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

52.3%

34 Graduates

About

Capitol Technology University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Capitol Technology University were Computer & Information Systems Security (17 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (15 degrees), and General Computer Engineering (11 degrees).

In 2017, 189 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capitol Technology University. 21.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 78.8% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (97 degrees), 1.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $23,988, which is $9,988 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $23,988, which is $9,988 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,125.

In 2017, 76% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 55% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$23,988

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University was $23,988. The cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University is $9,988 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

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

Average Net Price

$20,125

2017 Value

2.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Capitol Technology University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,125. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Capitol Technology University grew by 2.17%.

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

$9,068

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capitol Technology University was of $9,068 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board increased by 3.26% between 2016 and 2017. 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

55%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Capitol Technology University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 8.57% with respect to 2016, when 70% 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.

8.14%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Capitol Technology University was 8.14%, which represents 14 out of the 172 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 368 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 15.8% annual decline. Out of those 368 applicants, 275 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.7% acceptance rate.

There were 736 students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in 2017, and 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Capitol Technology University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

275

Accepted Out of 368

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University was 74.7% (275 admissions from 368 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 88.3%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -15.8%, while admissions declined by -28.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

76% of enrolled first-time students at Capitol Technology University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Capitol Technology University has a total enrollment of 736 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 464 students and the part-time enrollment is 272. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.3% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 8.42% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Asian, 4.62% Two or More Races, 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (37.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (39.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.3%) and White Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 736 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 464 and the part-time enrollment is 272. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% 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

72%

2017 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), 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

White
326
Black or African American
219
Hispanic or Latino
62

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University is 44.3% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 8.42% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Asian, 4.62% Two or More Races, 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% 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 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% 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, 53 students (7.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 109 fewer women than men received degrees from Capitol Technology University. The majority of degree recipients at Capitol Technology University are white (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Capitol Technology University is Computer & Information Systems Security (17 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (15 degrees) and General Computer Engineering (11 degrees).

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 (121 degrees awarded), Engineering (46 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (6 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,126,777 people), Other managers (964,890 people), Software developers (859,898 people), Financial managers (457,127 people), and Chief executives & legislators (423,376 people).

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (121 degrees awarded), Engineering (46 degrees), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), and Business (16 degrees).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining, and Marketing managers

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 (1,247,583 people), Banking & related activities (593,566 people), Construction (590,736 people), Elementary & secondary schools (536,842 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (521,411 people).

Degrees

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

Computer & Information Systems Security
17 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
15 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer Engineering
11 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Capitol Technology University was Computer & Information Systems Security with 17 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University, which is 3.73 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.77 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 13 degrees were awarded to women at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 0.21 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 15% of students graduating from Capitol Technology University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Capitol Technology University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capitol Technology University is white (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
36 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Capitol Technology University is white male (82 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (36 degrees).

Operations

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $550k (12.5%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Capitol Technology University had a total salary expenditure of $15.2M. Capitol Technology University employs 8 Professors, 4 Assistant professors, and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Capitol Technology University are Male Professors (7), Male Assistant professors(2), and Female Assistant professors (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$4.4M

2017 Endowment

9.29%

growth from 2016

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at about $4.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Capitol Technology University grew 9.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.7M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.32M - Federal
$457k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Capitol Technology University received $1.32M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $457k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$5.58M

2017 Salaries

1.42%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Capitol Technology University paid a median of $5.58M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($15.2M) and a 1.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.58% decline from 2015 and a 3.23% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Capitol Technology University paid a total of $1.06M to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Professor with 8 employees; Assistant professor with 4 employees; and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees; Management with 6 employees; and Service with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University was Male Professor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 2 employees.

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

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