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Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Washington, DC metro with 266 students and a 74% acceptance rate.

Laurel, Maryland · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 266 students

Admission rate

74%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$22,102

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

43%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$85,035

10 years after entry

Students

266

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,682
$30,001–48,000$17,134
$48,001–75,000$15,161
$75,001–110,000$27,961
Over $110,000$25,778

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance16
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering8
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering6
Computer and Information Sciences6
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other2
Computer Engineering1
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1
Show the other 2 majors
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other1
Business Administration and Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Esports

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

6,436,489 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)

Nearest hub airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 5.3 of 20

Elevation

177 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

26°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

15.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

36 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,110 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026