Capitol Technology University

www.captechu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,088

0.999% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,223

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.9%

349 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

902

74.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.7%

28 Graduates

About

Capitol Technology University is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Capitol Technology University were Computer & Information Systems Security (35 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (5 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (2 degrees).

In 2023, 204 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capitol Technology University. 19.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 80.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (83 degrees), 1.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $26,088, which is $10,924 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Capitol Technology University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 161 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Capitol Technology University is $26,088, which is $10,924 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,223.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Capitol Technology University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,088

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University was $26,088. The cost of tuition at Capitol Technology University is $10,924 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$23,223

2023 Value

8.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Capitol Technology University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,223. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Capitol Technology University grew by 8.73%.

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

$15,507

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capitol Technology University was of $15,507 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. 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 by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Capitol Technology University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 10.7% with respect to 2022, when 75% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Capitol Technology University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 161 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 349 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 35.3% annual growth. Out of those 349 applicants, 272 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.9% acceptance rate.

There were 902 students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in 2023.

Capitol Technology University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

272

Accepted Out of 349

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University was 77.9% (272 admissions from 349 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 35.3%, while admissions grew by 63.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Capitol Technology University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Capitol Technology University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Capitol Technology University had a total enrollment of 902 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 674 students and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.6% White, 31.2% Black or African American, 8.2% Asian, 6.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Two or More Races, 0.665% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.443% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Capitol Technology University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (23.3%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19%) and White Female (6.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capitol Technology University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 902 students. The full-time enrollment at Capitol Technology University is 674 and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 74.7% of students enrolled at Capitol Technology University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% 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

73%

2023 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Capitol Technology University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2023)

White
303 enrolled students
Black or African American
281 enrolled students
Asian
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capitol Technology University is 33.6% White, 31.2% Black or African American, 8.2% Asian, 6.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Two or More Races, 0.665% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.443% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 116 students (12.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 124 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 (83 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Capitol Technology University is Computer & Information Systems Security (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (5 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (2 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Applied Sciences (2 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), and Engineering (33 degrees).

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 (1,077,763 people), Other managers (493,853 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (406,858 people), Civil engineers (310,146 people), and Mechanical engineers (231,956 people).

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (2 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Engineering (33 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Capitol Technology University are Applied Sciences (2 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (126 degrees), Engineering (33 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,037,801 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (479,798 people), Construction (351,162 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (287,383 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (238,985 people).

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 (2023)

Computer & Information Systems Security
30 degrees awarded
Information Technology
8 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common research doctorate concentration at Capitol Technology University was Computer & Information Systems Security with 30 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

164

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University, which is 4.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (40).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Capitol Technology University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 0.25 times less than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 39% of students graduating from Capitol Technology University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (59.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Capitol Technology University is Male and White (59.1% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 10.7% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
83 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capitol Technology University is white (83 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

13.2% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
40 degrees awarded
Asian Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capitol Technology University is white male (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (40 degrees).

Operations

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 681k (12.6%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Capitol Technology University had a total salary expenditure of 19.5M. Capitol Technology University employs 14 Professors, 1 Instructors. Most academics at Capitol Technology University are Male Professor (11), Female Professor (3), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University are: Management, with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Endowment

$5.4M

2023 Endowment

8.52%

growth from 2022

Capitol Technology University has an endowment valued at about $5.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Capitol Technology University grew 8.52% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.04M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$7.26M

2023 Salaries

10.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Capitol Technology University paid a median of $7.26M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($19.5M) and a 10.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.23% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$924k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Capitol Technology University paid a total of $924k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Professor with 14 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capitol Technology University were Management with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capitol Technology University was Male Professor with 11 employees, Female Professor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

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

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