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Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland 20708

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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STEM-heavyTight-knitSuburban

Top graduate earnings — known for computer science

Capitol Technology University is a private institution in Laurel with particular strength in computer science and engineering.

A small campus of 259 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $85,035 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,678.

Established
1927
Motto
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
Type
Private university

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78%Acceptance
SAT Avg
259Students
9:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$85,035Earnings 10yr
$24,678Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,318
Room & Board$13,676
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$40,900
Average Net Price$24,678
Median Debt at Graduation$20,264
Monthly Payment (10yr)$215

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,397
$30–48K$28,755
$48–75K$31,680
$75–110K$29,054
$110K+$32,011

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
259
Gender Split
19% / 81%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Black 36%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 9%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.7%
Freshman Retention73.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$76,545
10 Years$85,035

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Capitol Radio Engineering Institute Capitol Technology University was founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, a correspondence school, by Eugene H.
  • In 1946, following World War II, the institute was accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD), which is now ABET, Inc.
  • In 1964, it sold its correspondence school division (which comprised 20% of its business) and the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute name, to McGraw-Hill Continuing Education Center.
  • Capitol Institute of Technology In 1964, the Institute changed its name to the Capitol Institute of Technology to reflect its expansion during the 1950s.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

116High

Estimated from MD state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
14 mi(24 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
21 mi(36 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
109 mi(189 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BWI Baltimore-Washington13 mi
IAD Washington Dulles33 mi
MDT Harrisburg79 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
New York, NY190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Hartford, CT289 mi · ~8h 21m drive
Providence, RI344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Albany, NY297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Syracuse, NY279 mi · ~8h 4m drive
Rochester, NY287 mi · ~8h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY286 mi · ~8h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA109 mi · ~3h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Harrisburg, PA85 mi · ~2h 27m drive
Newark, NJ184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Washington, DC14 mi · ~24 min drive
Baltimore, MD21 mi · ~36 min drive
Atlanta, GA556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Charlotte, NC343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Miami, FL938 mi · ~27h 6m drive
Orlando, FL771 mi · ~22h 16m drive
Tampa, FL831 mi · ~24h drive
Nashville, TN579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
New Orleans, LA979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Richmond, VA109 mi · ~3h 9m drive
Chicago, IL599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Detroit, MI396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Minneapolis, MN935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
St. Louis, MO718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Kansas City, MO949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
Indianapolis, IN499 mi · ~14h 25m drive
Columbus, OH334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Milwaukee, WI638 mi · ~18h 26m drive
Dallas, TX1194 mi · ~34h 30m drive
Houston, TX1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Austin, TX1329 mi · ~38h 24m drive
San Antonio, TX1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Los Angeles, CA2303 mi · ~66h 32m drive
San Francisco, CA2443 mi · ~70h 35m drive
San Diego, CA2280 mi · ~65h 52m drive
Seattle, WA2326 mi · ~67h 12m drive
Portland, OR2352 mi · ~67h 57m drive
Denver, CO1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive
Phoenix, AZ1988 mi · ~57h 26m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1849 mi · ~53h 25m drive
Honolulu, HI4837 mi · ~139h 44m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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