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Capitol College
- 11301 Springfield Rd
- Laurel, MD 20708
- OPEID College Code: 00143600
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- General Phone: (301) 369-2800
- President: Michael Wood
- Website: www.capitol-college.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 699
- College Mascot: Chargers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Capitol College is to provide a practical education in engineering, computer science, information technology and business that prepares individuals for professional careers and affords them the opportunity to thrive in a changing world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 269 | 115 | 384 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 201 (75%) | 88 (77%) | 289 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 36 (18%) | 7 (8%) | 43 (15%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 38 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2 | 5% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 65% | 88% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,123 | $3,325 | $4,862 | $4,571 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 189 | 162 | 156 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,356 | $18,668 | $18,260 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,356 | $18,668 | $18,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,504 | $6,332 | $6,208 |
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,900 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,460 | $28,600 | $28,068 |
| Out of State | $29,460 | $28,600 | $28,068 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,006 | $29,318 | $28,910 |
| Out of State | $30,006 | $29,318 | $28,910 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,956 | $22,268 | $21,860 |
| Out of State | $22,956 | $22,268 | $21,860 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||||
| Business Administration and Management | - | - | - | 2 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | - | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | - | - | - | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | - | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | - | 9 | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 42 | - | 5 | 121 |
| Computer Programming | - | - | - | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | - | - | - | 10 |
| Information Science Studies | - | - | - | 7 |
| Engineering | ||||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| Computer Engineering | - | - | 3 | - |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | - | - | 9 | 9 |
| Engineering Technology | ||||
| Computer Engineering Technology | - | - | 4 | - |
| Computer Technology and Computer Systems Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies, Other | - | 1 | 8 | - |
| Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology | - | 2 | - | - |
| Engineering Technologies, Other | - | - | 7 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 699 Undergraduate: 309 Graduate: 390
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 590 Female: 109
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 260 Female: 49
- Graduate Gender Male: 330 Female: 60
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 271 Part-Time: 428
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 210 Part-Time: 99
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 61 Part-Time: 329
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 6 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 211 | 30% |
| Asian | 47 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 6% |
| White | 383 | 55% |
| Unknown | 11 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 69 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 73 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 60 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 103 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 105 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 108 | 15% |
| Ages 40-49 | 139 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 42 | 6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 144 | 64 | 80 |
| Faculty Status | 70 | 13 | 57 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 70 | 13 | 57 |
| Primarily Instruction | 70 | 13 | 57 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 22 | 19 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 47 | 27 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,223 (12) | $62,013 (8) | $47,644 (4) |
| Professor | $66,060 (6) | $66,060 (6) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $51,260 (4) | $49,873 (2) | $52,648 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,640 (2) | - (-) | $42,640 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,216 (1) | $99,216 (1) | - (-) |
| Professor | $99,216 (1) | $99,216 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,066 (13) | $64,143 (9) | $47,644 (4) |
| Professor | $68,220 (7) | $68,220 (7) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $51,260 (4) | $49,873 (2) | $52,648 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,640 (2) | - (-) | $42,640 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 35% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
