Capitol Technology University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Capitol Tech is test-optional, but an 11% acceptance rate means a strong score can still give you a clearer competitive target. Aim to submit only when your SAT or ACT is at or above the admitted-student middle 50% range, and use the 77% retention and 43% graduation rates to ask hard questions about fit and support.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Capitol Technology University facts and stats
Capitol Technology University enrolls 263 undergraduates in a small-town setting. Capitol Tech has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 43%.
Laurel, MD

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Key Capitol Technology University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Capitol Tech, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Capitol Tech does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so check its Regular Decision deadline and choose the last fall retake whose scores will arrive before that date.
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What you'll actually pay
Capitol Tech is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $27,592. About 69% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $5,500. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

Capitol Technology University’s listed cost of attendance is about $40,744, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 69% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $17,161. Merit awards average $5,500, which can help reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $34,609.
Student life at Capitol Technology University
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
44% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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