- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,223 a year (2022–23)
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Capitol Technology University GPA requirements
Capitol Technology University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Capitol Technology University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Capitol Technology University acceptance rate
Capitol Technology University admitted 458 of 616 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Capitol Technology University (formerly Capitol College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Laurel, Maryland, with 319 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Capitol Technology University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Capitol Technology University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Capitol Technology University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,223 a year at Capitol Technology University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Capitol Technology University with a 3.0 GPA?
Capitol Technology University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Capitol Technology University?
Capitol Technology University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Capitol Technology University?
Capitol Technology University's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 458 of 616 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Capitol Technology University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Capitol Technology University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Capitol Technology University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Capitol Technology University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Capitol Technology University?
A lot: Capitol Technology University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Capitol Technology University consider legacy status?
Yes. Capitol Technology University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Capitol Technology University require an essay?
Yes. Capitol Technology University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Capitol Technology University accept AP credit?
Yes. Capitol Technology University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Capitol Technology University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,223 a year at Capitol Technology University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Capitol Technology University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Capitol Technology UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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