At a Glance | Capitol Technology University | Washington D.C. & Maryland Area

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

60% of Capitol undergraduates represent traditionally underserved populations

80% of the full-time students receive some form of financial aid

16 to 61 age range of our undergraduate students

82% of our students had a job offer (or chose to go to graduate school) within 90 days of commencement.

$63,363 Entry-Level Cyber Security Analyst // Average Starting Annual Salary (Indeed)

$63,474 Entry-Level UAV Pilot // Average Starting Annual Salary (Salary.com)

$71,000 Entry-Level Network Engineer // Average Starting Annual Salary (Glassdoor)

$74,532 Entry-Level Software Engineer // Average Starting Annual Salary (Glassdoor)

$87,945 Entry-Level Electrical Engineer // Average Starting Annual Salary (Glassdoor)

What makes Capitol unique?

From the student-made video game console, to the eight centers of excellence and labs; our culture of innovation is deeply ingrained into all aspects of the Capitol Technology experience. Our programs integrate scientific theory with hands-on experience. Undergraduate students gain practical knowledge—so they graduate job-ready—plus they develop an enhanced sense of self and society through liberal arts courses.

Our programs are designed to support our mission:

To educate individuals for professional opportunities in engineering, computer and information sciences, and business. We provide relevant learning experiences that lead to success in the evolving global community.

Capitol Tech encourages student engagement in culturally diverse extracurricular activities through membership with various clubs and organizations, including but not limited to:

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) To encourage minorities to pursue engineering and technical-related degrees at undergraduate and graduate levels. NSBE offers free tutoring for members and services to the university and community. Active at the regional and national levels.

Black Girls Code (BGC) and Black Girls Hack (BGH) To build pathways for young women of color to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders and creators, as well as help black girls and women breakthrough barriers to careers in information security and cyber security

STEM Student Group To unite LGBT students who are studying science, technology, and engineering and serve as a professional and social organization that recognizes the special needs of LGBT students and their straight allies.
Capitol Tech is a founding member of First-Generation College Bound (FGCB) and supports its mission to empower youth from low to moderate income families to achieve social and economic success by providing guidance, encouragement, and support in obtaining a college degree. Capitol also maintains active involvement with College Bound Foundation, which works in Baltimore City to encourage and enable students to pursue postsecondary education.

For more information regarding Capitol Tech’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@captechu.edu.
Capitol Tech is committed to providing access to underserved students. We provide full tuition scholarships for high ability students who demonstrate financial need. Other high-need students can qualify for institutional grant funds up to $12,000. 67% of the undergraduate population at Capitol Tech received some type of federal financial aid, and 90% of FY20 Sellinger funds were awarded to Capitol Tech students as financial aid. Capitol Tech has also contributed $4.5 million toward student scholarships.

In addition, based on donor specifications, Capitol Tech awards funds specific for Baltimore City students, Prince George’s County students, and women in cyber security.
Over 14% of Capitol Tech students are active military, veterans, or National Guard members. We are proud to serve our military students through partnership with the Yellow Ribbon Program, offering a tuition discount for active-duty military and their spouses. We are a Veterans Affairs approved institution with eligibility for educational benefits that we pass on to our students.

What is the campus like?

The 52-acre campus, located in Laurel, Maryland, is centered in one of America’s most vibrant technology corridors between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. This suburban campus consists of sleek, modern buildings—the academic halls are connected by glass-enclosed pedestrian walkways—plus students enjoy free parking.

Instead of dorms, we offer students fully furnished apartments within Innovator's Hall. Apartment styles vary, but each apartment is single sex and offers a combined living, dining, and kitchen area. Each apartment has at least one bathroom with no more than four students to one bath.

When it’s time for research, students can access all the materials in The John G. and Beverly A. Puente Library which specializes in materials that support the technical and general studies curriculum of the University, plus they can use the Maryland Digital Library and other research databases.

students playing pool and arcade machine

How do students have fun?

Unwind outside of class by visiting the Student Center—with ping pong, pool tables, a fitness center and the MegaByte Café—or attend the barbecues, coffee houses, casino nights, spring fling and movie nights the school organizes. Students can participate in a variety of clubs: IEEE, National Society of Black Engineers, Capitol Balloon Experiment Club, Radio Club, the Society of Women Engineers and several honor societies.

In addition, in our labs students can control virtual satellites with actual spacecraft software, take part in cybersecurity challenges and competitions and much more.

What are we doing to help the environment?

Capitol Technology University is committed to environmental sustainability, management, and stewardship, and is a proud member of the Maryland Green Registry. The university has supported the state in moving toward a sustainable Maryland by:

Printing on paper containing 50% recycled content, including 15% post-consumer waste.
Providing single stream recycling throughout the campus, including both residence halls and administrative buildings.
Communicating electronically via our monthly e-newsletter, the Capitol Connector, and making our university catalog available online.
Conserving energy through the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program.
Utilizing teleconferencing technology and our synchronous Capitol Live and asynchronous Capitol Online platforms to connect with our long-distance students and faculty members.