Capitol Technology University: Review & Facts

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Capitol Technology University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 825 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1927 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Laurel, Maryland.

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Academic Offerings

Capitol Technology University will give you the option to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
56
CC implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Engineering, Management, General Studies, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Capitol Technology University is fair at 73% (close to Maryland average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at CC is low - 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Capitol Technology University is good, 9:1. Read more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high - around $25,900 per year. The additional fees at Capitol Technology University beyond tuition are around $1,200, which totals $27,100 per year.

Read the details about Capitol Technology University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
64%
Doable
According to recent data, 258 applications were submitted and 166 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

Capitol Technology University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at CC in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,200
High
CC offers a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Capitol Technology University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
CC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,200 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, CC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Capitol Technology University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Capitol Technology University
11301 Springfield Rd
Laurel, Maryland
20708, USA
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