Capitol Technology University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4035 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1122 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1048 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #1 of 2 | In Laurel |
| #2069 of 4,671 | For Cyber Security |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 319
- Graduates
- 746
- Male:Female Ratio
- 79:21
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.captechu.edu
Capitol Technology University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Capitol Technology University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 76% | 76% |
| Applicants | 616 | 409 | 133 |
| Admissions | 458 | 311 | 101 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 74 | 56 | 15 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
173 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
771 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 376 (35%) |
|---|---|
| White | 358 (34%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (9%) |
| Asian | 80 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 79 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 45 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 21 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Capitol Technology University is $21,863 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,682 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,134 |
| $48-75K | $15,161 |
| $75-110K | $27,961 |
| $110K+ | $25,778 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,350 | $11,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,350 | $11,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,350 | $11,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,242 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $1,242 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,242 | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 220 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,786 |
Capitol Technology University majors
Capitol Technology University has granted 48 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs, 51 master's across 11 programs, and 105 doctorate degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Capitol Technology University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 16 | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | 13 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 13 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 8 | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 6 | 1 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 6 | |||
| Management Science | 6 | |||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 1 | 4 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 2 | 3 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 4 | |||
| Business Statistics | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 3 | |||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 1 | 2 | ||
| Security Science and Technology, Other | 3 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | |||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 1 | 1 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 1 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 1 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Systems Engineering | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 48 | 51 | 105 |
Capitol Technology University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 39% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Capitol Technology University has published 820 scientific papers with 4,850 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Medicine, Cyber Security, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 17 |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 9 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 4 | 23 |
| 2002 | 5 | 18 |
| 2003 | 3 | 29 |
| 2004 | 5 | 32 |
| 2005 | 4 | 30 |
| 2006 | 1 | 30 |
| 2007 | 6 | 51 |
| 2008 | 4 | 85 |
| 2009 | 3 | 91 |
| 2010 | 3 | 109 |
| 2011 | 11 | 128 |
| 2012 | 10 | 135 |
| 2013 | 7 | 145 |
| 2014 | 27 | 137 |
| 2015 | 7 | 159 |
| 2016 | 5 | 122 |
| 2017 | 7 | 170 |
| 2018 | 10 | 129 |
| 2019 | 25 | 170 |
| 2020 | 35 | 290 |
| 2021 | 55 | 308 |
| 2022 | 108 | 340 |
| 2023 | 170 | 441 |
| 2024 | 94 | 759 |
| 2025 | 68 | 586 |
Notable alumni
-
Aracely Quispe Neira
- Occupations
- military flight engineerengineerscientistastronautical engineer
- Biography
-
Irma Aracely Quispe Neira is a Peruvian-American senior astronautical engineer, NASA scientist, academic and researcher. She is known as the first Latin-American woman to lead three successful NASA missions in the United States: Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Quispe has been a senior flight operations and systems engineer of the successful James Webb Space Telescope launching. She is an official speaker at the NASA and the United States Department of State, professor at Capitol Technology University, and STEM educator.
General info
| Alternative names | CTU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Educate. Innovate. Inspire. |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 85 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11301 Springfield Rd Laurel, Maryland, 20708 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 3013692800 |