Capitol Technology University
Former names | Capitol Radio Engineering Institute (1927–1964), Capitol Institute of Technology (1964–1987), Capitol College (1987–2014) |
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| Motto | Aut viam inveniam aut faciam |
Motto in English | Either find a way or make one |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | June 1, 1927 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $5.3 million |
| President | Bradford L. Sims |
| Students | 823 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 301 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 522 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , , United States 39°02′51″N 76°51′05″W / 39.0475°N 76.8515°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 52 acres (21 ha) |
| Colors | Red Black |
| Website | www |
Capitol Technology University (formerly Capitol College) is a private university in South Laurel, Maryland, 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" and is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.