Capitol Technology University

For institutions with a similar name, see Capital College (disambiguation).
Capitol Technology University
Former names
Capitol Radio Engineering Institute (1927–1964),
Capitol Institute of Technology (1964–1987),
Capitol College (1987–2014)
MottoAut viam inveniam aut faciam
Motto in English
Either find a way or make one
TypePrivate university
EstablishedJune 1, 1927[1]
AccreditationMSCHE[2]
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$5.3 million[3]
PresidentBradford L. Sims[4]
Students823 (Fall 2022)[5]
Undergraduates301 (Fall 2022)[5]
Postgraduates522 (Fall 2022)[5]
Location
South Laurel
,
Maryland
,
United States

39°02′51″N 76°51′05″W / 39.0475°N 76.8515°W / 39.0475; -76.8515
CampusSuburban, 52 acres (21 ha)
Colors  Red
  Black
Websitewww.captechu.edu

Capitol Technology University (formerly Capitol College) is a private university in South Laurel, Maryland,[6] near Washington, DC. The university was founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute by a former US Navy Radioman. CREI changed its name to Capitol Institute of Technology in 1964, changed its name again to Capitol College in 1987, and Capitol Technology University in 2014. Capitol offers undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. It is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities"[7] and is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.[8]

  1. ^ "Capitol History: Capitol Timeline". Capital Technology University. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "Statement of Accreditation Status". Middle States Commission on Higher Education. June 23, 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2012. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2012 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2011 to FY 2012" (PDF). 2012 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  4. ^ "About Capitol, Executive Council". Capitol Technology University. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "College Navigator - Capitol Technology University". National Center for Educational Statistics. 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: South Laurel CDP, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-02-07. Capitol Technology Univ
  7. ^ "Carnegie Classifications|Institution Profile". Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Capitol Technology University". Best Colleges Online. Retrieved October 22, 2023.