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Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University campus
Capitol is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, data science and information technology. Capitol's campus is located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD - an area with one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the country. Our programs integrate scientific theory with hands-on, practical experience - so students graduate job-ready (82% of Capitol students are offered jobs within 90 days of graduation and we offer Loan Repayment Assistance). Capitol's undergraduate community is made up of roughly 450 undergraduate students, with a 16:1 student to faculty ratio.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed

Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Business

Student experience

  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Distance/online learning

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From the student-made video game console, to the eight centers of excellence and labs; the culture of innovation is deeply ingrained into all aspects of the Capitol Technology experience.  In fact, we guarantee up to $20,000 in scholarship to every first-year college student who has participated on a competing robotics, cyber or coding team during their junior or senior year of high school. 

Capitol is committed to making sure students are finding meaningful internships and employment within their fields.  Some of the top employers of Capitol students and alum are - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, RedHat and Northrup Grumman.  Learn more about the "Capitol Commitment" and how we guarantee the successful employment of our graduates here: www.captechu.edu/professional-success/capitol-commitment

Visit us

Visit the campus during an open house day to find out about our degree programs, state-of-the-art equipment, job guarantee, meet faculty and more. Open houses are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up to attend an open house or for a private tour during a weekday: https://www.captechu.edu/admissions/schedule-visit