Capitol Technology University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4377 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1223 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1148 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #1 of 2 | In Laurel |
| #572 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 301
- Graduates
- 522
- 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 64% and is among the top 25% 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 | 64% | 63% | 68% |
| Applicants | 258 | 184 | 74 |
| Admissions | 166 | 116 | 50 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 43 | 31 | 12 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
203 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
583 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 289 (35%) |
|---|---|
| White | 237 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 180 (22%) |
| Asian | 43 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 36 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 14 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Capitol Technology University is $25,445 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 | $18,540 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,993 |
| $48-75K | $26,703 |
| $75-110K | $23,056 |
| $110K+ | $27,574 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,830 | $11,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,830 | $11,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,830 | $11,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,174 | $702 |
| Fee in-state | $1,174 | $702 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,174 | $702 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 220 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,232 |
Capitol Technology University majors
Capitol Technology University has granted 65 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, 46 master's across 8 programs, and 80 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Capitol Technology University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 22 | 30 | 38 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | 4 | |
| Information Technology | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | 7 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 2 | 3 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 1 | 1 | |
| Business Statistics | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | ||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 65 | 46 | 80 |
Capitol Technology University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 54% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Capitol Technology University has published 552 scientific papers with 2,201 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Business, Medicine, Environmental Science, Physics, and Cyber Security.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 |
| 2001 | 5 | 17 |
| 2002 | 3 | 15 |
| 2003 | 4 | 19 |
| 2004 | 2 | 25 |
| 2005 | 3 | 20 |
| 2006 | 0 | 16 |
| 2007 | 5 | 38 |
| 2008 | 4 | 51 |
| 2009 | 3 | 54 |
| 2010 | 2 | 64 |
| 2011 | 7 | 84 |
| 2012 | 7 | 77 |
| 2013 | 6 | 85 |
| 2014 | 27 | 93 |
| 2015 | 5 | 99 |
| 2016 | 4 | 82 |
| 2017 | 7 | 102 |
| 2018 | 9 | 105 |
| 2019 | 21 | 115 |
| 2020 | 25 | 146 |
| 2021 | 42 | 182 |
| 2022 | 105 | 221 |
| 2023 | 124 | 219 |
Notable alumni
-
Aracely Quispe Neira
- Occupations
- engineeraerospace engineerastronautical engineerscientist
- 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 | 134 |
| 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 |