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Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University

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Capitol Technology University: international tuition 27,270 USD per year, one-year total cost 45,848 USD, acceptance rate 74.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.

Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant, as an international student, may be considered automatically for merit scholarships of up to $8,000 with the application and supporting documents. The page does not confirm need-based aid for international students.

Getting in. The school admits 74.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 115+.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 45,848 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 47,284 USD.

Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through Undergraduate Application for International Students. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Capitol Technology University?

International tuition is 27,270 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 45,848 USD.

Does Capitol Technology University offer scholarships for international students?

Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant, as an international student, may be considered automatically for merit scholarships of up to $8,000 with the application and supporting documents. The page does not confirm need-based aid for international students.

What English scores does Capitol Technology University require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.

What is the acceptance rate at Capitol Technology University?

The acceptance rate is 74.4%.

Total cost / year
45,848 USD≈ ₫1.2B
tuition 27,270 USD
Aid for intl students
Yes
Merit YesNeed Unclear
Acceptance rate
74.4%
IELTSminimum
6.5
TOEFL80DET115
International students
2.9%
undergraduate
Programs
22 programs
Founded
1927
Students
1,061
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

South Laurel
about 65
0.2% of residents19 born in Vietnam
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area
78,274
1.2% of residents47,566 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • Bradford Sims2024Official

Contact

Address
11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
Admissions email
Social
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
45,848 USD≈ ₫1.2B
International tuition
27,270 USD≈ ₫711M
Proof of funds (I-20)
47,284 USDi≈ ₫1.23B
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 86% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition27,270 USD≈ ₫711M
Mandatory fees2,742 USD≈ ₫71.5M
Housing & meals12,836 USD≈ ₫335M
Books & supplies1,600 USD≈ ₫41.7M
Transportation1,400 USD≈ ₫36.5M
Total cost per year45,848 USD≈ ₫1.2B

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Merit for intl studentsi
Yes
Need-based for intli
Unclear
  • Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says all applicants are considered for merit scholarships when submitting an application and documents, but it does not explicitly say this applies to international students.
  • Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo statement says that admissions decisions for international students disregard ability to pay.
  • Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page does not require a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.

Scholarships at this school

Merit1
  • International Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page

    The page confirms merit scholarships generally for international students, but it does not name a specific scholarship called “International Merit Scholarships”.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
74.4%
SAT / ACT
Not requiredi
Minimum IELTS
6.5
Application fee
50 USD≈ ₫1.3M
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsAbout typical
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 6.5each band ≥ 6
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 80
DETDuolingo10160≥ 115

Application requirements

  • English proficiencyRequired
  • High-school transcriptRequired

How to apply

Apply via
Undergraduate Application for International Students

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicAbout typical
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTHigher than most
Middle half: 70–7980% of schools: 61–80

Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

Deadlines

Today 15/10
  1. Fall application deadline, applying for new F-1 visa
    Applicationabout229days

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board

APComputer Science Principles3+
Computer Science or General Elective

1 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

22 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
85,035 USD≈ ₫2.22B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
76,545 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−3°C
Nights in January, days around 5°C
Warmest
31°C
Days in July, nights around 21°C
Days below 0°C a year
89 days
Snow
Dec → Mar
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Suburban
Founded
1927
Students
1,061
Undergraduates
315
International students
2.9% undergrad

Where the school is

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State MarylandLaurel, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
76.8%
Graduate within 6 years
42.7%

Housing

First-year housing
Guaranteed for first-yearsi

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data