Laurel, Maryland · ★ — / 5 Overall
Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Capitol Technology University is a private university in South Laurel, Maryland, near Washington, DC, founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, computer science, information technology, and business, and is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities" and designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
National rank
Ranked #386 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1277 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, Maryland, 20708
Visit University SiteTotal: 902
Undergrad: 266
Undergrad full-time: 218
Graduate: 636
Part-time: 228
In-state
Tuition: $27,318
Total cost on campus: $45,794
Out-of-state
Tuition: $27,318
Total cost on campus: $45,794
Room & board: $13,676
Books & supplies: $1,600
Receive aid: 98%
Avg grant aid: $17,745
Pell grant recipients: 46%
Rent: $988 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.