Capitol Technology University

www.captechu.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,830

2% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$24,638

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.74%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

84.4%

275 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

754

67.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

46.2%

24 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 (37 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (17 degrees), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (14 degrees).

In 2020, 183 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capitol Technology University. 20.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 79.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (77 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (67 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $25,830, which is $11,430 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $25,830, which is $11,430 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,638.

In 2020, 90% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 58% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$25,830

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University was $25,830. The cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University is $11,430 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$24,638

2020 Value

3.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Capitol Technology University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,638. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Capitol Technology University grew by 3.29%.

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

$15,476

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capitol Technology University was of $15,476 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of room and board increased by 44.9% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 23.1% 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

90%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

58%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Capitol Technology University received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 8.43% with respect to 2019, when 83% 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.

3.74%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Capitol Technology University was 3.74%, which represents 7 out of the 187 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 275 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 21.2% annual decline. Out of those 275 applicants, 232 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.4% acceptance rate.

There were 754 students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Capitol Technology University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

232

Accepted Out of 275

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University was 84.4% (232 admissions from 275 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 83.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −21.2%, while admissions declined by −20.3%.

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

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Capitol Technology University in 2020 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 754 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 509 students and the part-time enrollment is 245. This means that 67.5% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.398% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.8%) and White Female (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 754 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 509 and the part-time enrollment is 245. This means that 67.5% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% 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

80%

2020 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), 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
311
Black or African American
212
Hispanic or Latino
64

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University is 41.2% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.398% 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% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 79 students (10.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 107 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 (77 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (67 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Capitol Technology University is Computer & Information Systems Security (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (17 degrees) and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (14 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 (129 degrees awarded), Engineering (27 degrees), and Transportation (2 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,050,684 people), Other managers (1,031,285 people), Accountants & auditors (1,009,774 people), Financial managers (520,476 people), and Chief executives & legislators (498,731 people).

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (129 degrees awarded), Engineering (27 degrees), Transportation (2 degrees), Business (23 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (1 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

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 (1,384,370 people), Construction (656,452 people), Banking & related activities (573,917 people), Elementary & secondary schools (557,486 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (547,702 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
37 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
17 degree-majorss awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
14 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Capitol Technology University was Computer & Information Systems Security with 37 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

145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University, which is 3.82 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (38).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.35 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 17 degrees were awarded to women at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 0.23 times less than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 18% of students graduating from Capitol Technology University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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 Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Capitol Technology University is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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
77 degrees awarded
Black or African American
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capitol Technology University is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (67 degrees).

3.28% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capitol Technology University is white male (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (47 degrees).

Operations

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.74M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $90.5k (1.91%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, Capitol Technology University had a total salary expenditure of $17.5M. Capitol Technology University employs 4 Professors, 1 Associate professors, and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Capitol Technology University are Male Professors (2), Female Professors(2), and Male Associate professors (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$4.74M

2020 Endowment

1.87%

decline from 2019

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at about $4.74M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Capitol Technology University declined 1.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.69M 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

$1.23M - Federal
$568k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Capitol Technology University received $1.23M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $568k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$5.63M

2020 Salaries

1.13%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Capitol Technology University paid a median of $5.63M in salaries, which represents 32.2% of their overall expenditure ($17.5M) and a 1.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.13% decline from 2018 and a 0.838% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$384k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Capitol Technology University paid a total of $384k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.82% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Professor with 4 employees; Associate professor with 1 employees; and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees; and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University was Male Professor with 2 employees, Female Professor with 2 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

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

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