Capitol Technology University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4247 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1185 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1110 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #1 of 2 | In Laurel |
| #2178 of 2,305 | For Project Management |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 266
- Graduates
- 636
- Male:Female Ratio
- 78:22
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 79% | 73% |
| Applicants | 349 | 272 | 75 |
| Admissions | 272 | 216 | 55 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 64 | 54 | 10 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 5 | 1 |
182 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
660 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
| White | 303 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 281 (31%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 116 (13%) |
| Asian | 74 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 61 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 18 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Capitol Technology University is $23,223 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 | $14,397 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,755 |
| $48-75K | $31,680 |
| $75-110K | $29,054 |
| $110K+ | $32,011 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,088 | $11,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,088 | $11,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,088 | $11,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,230 | $702 |
| Fee in-state | $1,230 | $702 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,230 | $702 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 220 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,450 |
Capitol Technology University majors
Capitol Technology University has granted 75 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs, 45 master's across 6 programs, and 82 doctorate degrees across 16 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 | 29 | 35 | 30 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 14 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 5 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 5 | 4 | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 1 | 7 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | 1 | ||
| Management Science | 7 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 3 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 2 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 2 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 1 | |||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |||
| Environmental Health | 1 | |||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 75 | 45 | 82 |
Capitol Technology University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 47% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Capitol Technology University has published 761 scientific papers with 4,373 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 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 | 31 |
| 2006 | 1 | 29 |
| 2007 | 6 | 51 |
| 2008 | 4 | 85 |
| 2009 | 3 | 90 |
| 2010 | 3 | 110 |
| 2011 | 11 | 128 |
| 2012 | 10 | 135 |
| 2013 | 7 | 145 |
| 2014 | 27 | 137 |
| 2015 | 7 | 158 |
| 2016 | 5 | 121 |
| 2017 | 8 | 170 |
| 2018 | 10 | 129 |
| 2019 | 25 | 170 |
| 2020 | 35 | 290 |
| 2021 | 55 | 308 |
| 2022 | 108 | 340 |
| 2023 | 169 | 439 |
| 2024 | 91 | 744 |
Notable alumni
-
Aracely Quispe Neira
- Occupations
- astronautical engineermilitary flight engineerengineerscientist
- 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 | 118 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11301 Springfield Rd Laurel, Maryland, 20708 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 3013692800 |