Capitol College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Capitol College, located in Maryland was founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. After a few name changes, the college finally assumed its present name in 1987. Spread across an area of 52 acres, the college has above 600 students and is the only independent college dedicated to technology and business. It offers various undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, engineering, business and information technology. Additionally, the students can also opt for different associate’s degrees.

The college has a tutoring resource center which helps the students in English, electronics, mathematics and other subjects. The students of Capitol College are also a part of several clubs and organizations such as Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), Student Leadership Advisory Board(S-LAB), National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE) and Society of Women Engineers(SWE).

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, engineering, and engineering technician.
• High male/female ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Schools of engineering and technology.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 701 in 2009-2010 (493 full-time equivalent).

About 71% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 29% of the class.

Undergrads are 38% of enrolled students and graduate students are 62%.

Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

Capitol College provides on-campus housing for 120 of its 493 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Capitol College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Management Information Systems
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (201 awarded)

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Information Science/Studies

ENGINEERING (34 awarded)

• Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded)

• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Laser and Optical Technology/Technician